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.
Feb
22
Wed
Feb 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The first of our 2017 series of lectures, delivered by Fiona Sinclair and bringing attention to Thomson’s lost buildings.
Jun
28
Wed
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gary Nisbet of Glasgow Sculpture will deliver a talk focussing on the work of John Mossman, with particular reference to the link between the Mossman’s and Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson.
May
23
Wed
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Architect and deputy director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust, Niall Murphy, will deliver a talk focussing on the life and work of Sir John James Burnet. His works include Charing Cross Mansions and the Clyde Navigation Trust building in Glasgow, and works to British Museum and Selfridges in London.
Jul
25
Wed
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 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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