Glasgow City Free Church

He was perhaps an unusual choice for designing a Presbyterian church in central Glasgow, yet in doing so he created one of his enduring masterpieces.

The exterior appears to be a Greek temple on a large base paired with a tall square tower of varying classical, Egyptian and Indian influences. Once inside, it becomes clear the base is the main body of the church, while the temple forms the clerestory and roof.

The exotic theme continues with colourful Egyptian style cast iron columns with stylised capitals supporting the gallery. There is also an impressive pulpit and organ case combination, with unusual sloping door cases. The wooden pews are beautifully carved and shaped to curve towards the central pulpit, a main feature of Presbytarian churches.

Now owned by Glasgow City Council this extraordinary building has been recognised as Alexander Thomson's last surviving intact church and in recent years has received grants for restoration work to be carried out.