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
7
Fri
STV: The People’s History Show – Thomson @ STV Glasgow
Apr 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
STV: The People's History Show - Thomson @ STV Glasgow

The People’s History Show on STV Glasgow will include a 10minute segment on the legacy of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson.

Sep
17
Sun
ATS Walks: Walmer Crescent @ 1 Cessnock St
Sep 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
ATS Walks: Walmer Crescent @ 1 Cessnock St

Alexander Thomson’s achievements included the the creation of some of Glasgow’s most remarkable housing. Walmer Crecent is a rare survivor of grandeur in an unexpected setting. Led by Roger Guthrie of the Alexander Thomson Society.

Aug
22
Wed
ATS Talks: Helen Kendrick / Iain McGillivray – Glasgow Interiors / Holmwood @ Bourdon Building - Glasgow School of Art
Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
ATS Talks: Helen Kendrick / Iain McGillivray - Glasgow Interiors / Holmwood @ Bourdon Building - Glasgow School of Art

Iain McGillivray will discuss the ongoing and planned restoration work at Holmwood, one of Thomson’s finest interiors. Followed by Helen Kendrick who will deliver a talk drawing from her fantastic book, Glasgow Interiors, prepared in collaboration with Neale Smith.