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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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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