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.
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‘Lines of Thought’ Exhibition
9:00 am
‘Lines of Thought’ Exhibition
@ The Lighthouse
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – Oct 8 @ 5:00 pm
 Lines of Thought is an exhibition about architectural drawing and representation and is devoted to the work of Alexander Thomson, one of Glasgow’s most renowned nineteenth century architects. Curated and organised by the Alexander Thomson Society it celebrates the bicentenary of Thomson’s birth in April 1817 through a selection of original drawings by the architect…
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Get Into Thomson: Week 1
11:00 am
Get Into Thomson: Week 1
Sep 2 @ 11:00 am – Sep 3 @ 3:00 pm
 Booking opens to the public 6pm 28 August 2017 The Alexander Thomson Society have organised a series of special Thomson residential openings during the first two weekends in September 2017, as part of the ongoing events celebrating Alexander Thomson’s Bicentenary. This has been made possible due the generosity of the owners of the houses involved…
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Get Into Thomson: Week 2
11:00 am
Get Into Thomson: Week 2
Sep 9 @ 11:00 am – Sep 10 @ 3:00 pm
 Booking opens to the public 6pm 28 August 2017 The Alexander Thomson Society have organised a series of special Thomson residential openings during the first two weekends in September 2017, as part of the ongoing events celebrating Alexander Thomson’s Bicentenary. This has been made possible due the generosity of the owners of the houses involved…
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3 Villas, 5 Residences and 7 Muses
1:00 pm
3 Villas, 5 Residences and 7 Muses
@ St Andrews in the Square
Sep 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
 Discover a Thomson villa and 2 villas by other architects, some of Alexander Thomson’s beautiful external detailing of 5 of his residential buildings in Glasgow and where the 7 Glasgow muses are to be found.
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ATS Walks: Crosshill Historic Guided Walk
11:00 am
ATS Walks: Crosshill Historic Guided Walk
@ Queens Park Gates
Sep 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Sir Joseph Paxton designed Queen’s Park with a surrounding area of villas. As built, the area has villas, tenements and schools, many designed by Glasgow architects. Tour with Roger Guthrie looking at a selection of these listed buildings.
ATS Walks: Dennistoun Heritage Walk
2:00 pm
ATS Walks: Dennistoun Heritage Walk
@ 1 Annfield Place
Sep 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 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)
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ATS Walks: Walmer Crescent
11:00 am
ATS Walks: Walmer Crescent
@ 1 Cessnock St
Sep 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
 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.
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Glasgow Art Club: Fiona Sinclair – Lost Thomson
6:00 pm
Glasgow Art Club: Fiona Sinclair – Lost Thomson
@ Glasgow Art Club
Sep 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Lost Thomson: Glasgow’s Loss Thursday 21 September, 6pm £10 (£5 discounted rate for members of the Glasgow Art Club) In his bicentenary year, Fiona Sinclair gives an insightful talk on the lost works of the eminent architect Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson. Please arrive at 6pm for a welcome drink, with the talk commencing at 6.30pm sharp.…
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FoGN: Necropolis Walking Tour
6:00 pm
FoGN: Necropolis Walking Tour
@ Glasgow Necropolis
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 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…
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Cove & Kilcreggan Walking Tour
10:15 am
Cove & Kilcreggan Walking Tour
@ Glasgow Central Station
Sep 23 @ 10:15 am – 3:00 pm
 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…
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ATS Talks: Paul Stallan – Architectural Syntax and Alexander Thomson
7:00 pm
ATS Talks: Paul Stallan – Architectural Syntax and Alexander Thomson
@ The Lighthouse
Sep 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Paul Stallan will provide a review of the architectural syntax of Thomson’s work, delving into the laws which governed his architecture, whilst discussing where this has influenced his own architectural designs.
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