Burrell Collection
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Burrell Collection
C20: named after Sir William Burrell (1861–1958), Scottish shipping magnate, and his wife Constance, who founded the collection
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The Scottish Daily Express called theirs “the Murrell Collection,” a tongue-in-cheek homage to the famous Burrell Collection of artworks in Glasgow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Since reopening, the Burrell Collection welcomed over 500,000 visitors and contributed an economic impact of £20m for Glasgow in its first six months.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2023
Sir William Burrell, best known for the famous and extensive Burrell Collection of artwork in Pollok Park in Glasgow, bought the Wallachia to ship goods to the British Empire.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2023
Glasgow Life's chief executive, Bridget McConnell, said the Burrell Collection was "among the finest personal art collections ever amassed".
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2022
The exhibition's compact, informative catalog recounts the history of the Italian painting collection, which is primarily housed in two Glasgow Museum buildings: the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Burrell Collection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2015
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