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.
Apr 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
We are delighted that this year’s Alexander Thomson Lecture will be delivered by Amin Taha. The London-based, Stirling Prize nominated architect of buildings such as 15 Clerkenwell Close and Barrett’s Grove will deliver a talk reflecting on his work and his approach to architecture. The Society were interested by Amin’s approach to the use of…
Sep 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Patrick is an author and historic paint consultant with a wealth of experience in unpicking the lost decorative schemes of significant buildings across the UK, including Holmwood. His books, The Anatomy of Colour and Nature’s Palette have both been met with high praise and are exceptionally well illustrated. He joins the Society to discuss his…
Oct 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Amin joins the Society to deliver his long-awaiting talk which was postponed at the start of the pandemic. He heads up the London-based practice Groupwork, which has won multiple RIBA awards and been nominated for the Stirling Prize. Amin is particularly interested in the potential of structural stone in modern construction, as well as experimenting…
Nov 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Max is the curator of 19th century furniture at the V&A and author of books on Christopher Dresser and Daniel Cottier. He joins us to discuss his latest book, which focuses on Cottier’s work. Cottier and Thomson were closely connected, most notably collaborating on the design of Queen’s Park Church together.
Oct 30 – Dec 11 all-day
12:00 am
** Please note that unfortunately we have had to temporarily close this exhibition. We hope to reopen as soon as we can. ** Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition Exhibition: Sunday 30th October – Sunday 11th December The Arlington Baths Reading Room First Floor Organised in memory of former Alexander Thomson Society Chair. We’re delighted to…
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
An illustrated talk by Sally White about Alexander Thomson’s considerable portfolio of work in the southside of Glasgow. Sally is the Secretary and a director of the Alexander Thomson Society, and was property Manager for seven years at Holmwood in Cathcart, known as Thomson’s finest villa.
Jun 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
11:00 am
This guided walk through Pollokshields and Strathbungo will reveal the impact of Thomson on the townscape of this well-preserved Southside suburb. His internationally famous masterpiece (and home) Moray Place, his nearby villas, terraces, tenements and shops, and the work of his professional partners, pupils and followers can all be found concentrated in just a few…
Aug 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
Where Thomson Worked Dominic d’Angelo Thursday 24 August at 7pm (doors open from 6:45pm, talk starts at 7pm) Glasgow City Heritage Trust and Online Where did ‘Greek’ Thomson train as an architect? Where were his workplaces? And do any of them survive? Join us for a talk by Dominic d’Angelo, former Secretary of the Alexander…
Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
Greek Thomson’s Commercial Buildings Scott Abercrombie Thursday 14 September at 7pm (doors open from 6:45pm, talk starts at 7pm) Glasgow City Heritage Trust and Online – a talk hosted as part of Glasgow’s Doors Open Day 2023 Scott Abercrombie, Chair of the Society, will look at Thomson’s urban commercial buildings and the lasting impact they…
Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
Join us 28th March for Dominic’s talk on the Cairney Building, one of Thomson’s sadly demolished warehouses on Bath Street. We’ll be live from Glasgow City Heritage Trust (54 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ) or you can join us online. Tickets £5/£3 or free for members, booking via eventbrite is essential.
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