To celebrate the bicentenary of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson‘s birth a programme of events and activities have been planned to take place throughout 2017. We will continue to update this calendar throughout the year with more and more exciting events as these are confirmed so please keep checking back. You can also sign up to our e-mail newsletter here to stay up to date.
May 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6:00 pm
These informal and informative tours of the Glasgow Necropolis will be undertaken, weather permitting, as per the dates noted below. The tour guides assigned to each tour are also listed below. The assignations are subject to change. In 2017 as part of the Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson bicentenary celebrations, the Friends will be undertaking Friday Evening Walking Tours with…
Jun 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6:00 pm
These informal and informative tours of the Glasgow Necropolis will be undertaken, weather permitting, as per the dates noted below. The tour guides assigned to each tour are also listed below. The assignations are subject to change. In 2017 as part of the Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson bicentenary celebrations, the Friends will be undertaking Friday Evening Walking Tours with…
Jun 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
All Glasgow walks are from 19:00 – 21:00 and led by Roger Guthrie. All walks cost £5, payable in cash to Roger at the beginning of the walk. Please note, booking is only required for the Cove & Kilcreggan walk. If you have any questions, please email us on info@alexanderthomsonsociety.org.uk
Jun 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
All Glasgow walks are from 19:00 – 21:00 and led by Roger Guthrie. All walks cost £5, payable in cash to Roger at the beginning of the walk. Please note, booking is only required for the Cove & Kilcreggan walk. If you have any questions, please email us on info@alexanderthomsonsociety.org.uk
Jun 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
All Glasgow walks are from 19:00 – 21:00 and led by Roger Guthrie. All walks cost £5, payable in cash to Roger at the beginning of the walk. Please note, booking is only required for the Cove & Kilcreggan walk. If you have any questions, please email us on info@alexanderthomsonsociety.org.uk
Jul 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
All Glasgow walks are from 19:00 – 21:00 and led by Roger Guthrie. All walks cost £5, payable in cash to Roger at the beginning of the walk. Please note, booking is only required for the Cove & Kilcreggan walk. If you have any questions, please email us on info@alexanderthomsonsociety.org.uk
Jul 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
All Glasgow walks are from 19:00 – 21:00 and led by Roger Guthrie. All walks cost £5, payable in cash to Roger at the beginning of the walk. Please note, booking is only required for the Cove & Kilcreggan walk. If you have any questions, please email us on info@alexanderthomsonsociety.org.uk
Jul 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
All Glasgow walks are from 19:00 – 21:00 and led by Roger Guthrie. All walks cost £5, payable in cash to Roger at the beginning of the walk. Please note, booking is only required for the Cove & Kilcreggan walk. If you have any questions, please email us on info@alexanderthomsonsociety.org.uk
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
Meet at Queens Park gates Victoria Road at Queens Drive at 19.00 All Glasgow walks are from 19:00 – 21:00 and led by Roger Guthrie. All walks cost £5, payable in cash to Roger at the beginning of the walk. Please note, booking is only required for the Cove & Kilcreggan walk. If you have…
Aug 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6:00 pm
These informal and informative tours of the Glasgow Necropolis will be undertaken, weather permitting, as per the dates noted below. The tour guides assigned to each tour are also listed below. The assignations are subject to change. In 2017 as part of the Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson bicentenary celebrations, the Friends will be undertaking Friday Evening Walking Tours with…
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6:00 pm
Mark Baines is the chairman of the Alexander Thomson Society, an organisation that protects Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s legacy and his architectural heritage. This talk will look at the former Caledonia Road Church along with other buildings designed by Thomson on the South Side of the city, including Walmer Crescent, Moray Place and a number of…
Sep 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2:00 pm
Alexander Dennistoun commissioned a grand design from James Salmon for a new middle class suburb. However, as the 19th century ended, pressure to house Glasgow’s influx of workers forced higher population density, creating the community’s extraordinary variety. Led by Roger Guthrie of the Alexander Thomson Society. Meeting point: Duke Street Post Office (1 Annfield Place)
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6:00 pm
These informal and informative tours of the Glasgow Necropolis will be undertaken, weather permitting, as per the dates noted below. The tour guides assigned to each tour are also listed below. The assignations are subject to change. In 2017 as part of the Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson bicentenary celebrations, the Friends will be undertaking Friday Evening Walking Tours with…
Sep 23 @ 10:15 am – 3:00 pm
10:15 am
Departing Glasgow Central Station at 10.20 Booking required by 26 August to atswalks@hotmail.com All walks cost £5, payable in cash to Roger at the beginning of the walk. Booking also available through Eventbrite at the link above. Please note, booking is only required for the Cove & Kilcreggan walk. If you have any questions, please…
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30 pm
Nominated for the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards in 2017 for his research into James Sellars and his Kelvinside Academy building, Dominic Ferrie will present his ongoing research into the life and work of Sellars, and his link to Alexander Thomson.
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