How Long to Read William Burrell

How Long Does it Take to Read William Burrell?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 32 minutes to read William Burrell by Martin Bellamy

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1944, Glasgow received one of the greatest gifts ever made to any city in the world: a collection of over 6,000 artworks of many types spanning centuries and civilisations. The benefactors were Glasgow-born shipping magnate Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell. Burrell's business success him to amass an extraordinary collection, which he housed in the family home at Hutton Castle in the Scottish borders. When he decided to leave the collection to the nation, he considered donating it to London-based galleries before deciding on Glasgow Corporation, together with the residue of his estate to provide a suitable building. It was many years before the right location was found, and The Burrell Collection finally opened in 1983. This new biography is based on recent research, full access to the Burrell archive and in-depth knowledge of the collection. Sir William was a complicated and private man who shunned publicity, adored his wife, but had a tumultuous relationship with his daughter. In politics Conservative, he campaigned for better housing conditions as long as this didn't cause further expense to the taxpayer. The authors take a candid and considered view of who William Burrell the man was, what sparked his passion for collecting, and what his gift continues to mean to the city.

How long is William Burrell?

William Burrell by Martin Bellamy is 331 pages long, and a total of 83,081 words.

This makes it 112% the length of the average book. It also has 102% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read William Burrell Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 33 minutes to read William Burrell aloud.

What Reading Level is William Burrell?

William Burrell is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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