Bridgeton Cross

Bridgeton Cross with the Umbrella prior to renovation work.
Bridgeton Umbrella after renovation.

Bridgeton Cross is a major junction in the Bridgeton area in the East End of the city of Glasgow, UK. The junction is the meeting point of London Road, Dalmarnock Road, Main Street, James Street, Olympia Street and Orr Street. The Cross is notable for the "Brigton Umbrella", a Victorian cast iron structure covering the centre of the Cross. The Cross was renovated recently and has resulted in improved public realms and the complete refurbishment of the Umbrella.

Bridgeton Cross is the location for Bridgeton railway station, which is on the Argyle Line connecting it to central Glasgow. The Cross is also the location for the Olympia Theatre, which after lying abandoned for many years has recently undergone rebuilding and will open as a community facility for the people of Bridgeton.

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Coordinates: 55°50′56.4″N 4°13′35.9″W / 55.849000°N 4.226639°W / 55.849000; -4.226639

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