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
@ The Lighthouse
‘Lines of Thought’ Exhibition
@ The Lighthouse
Sep 16 @ 1:00 am – Sep 17 @ 1:00 am
 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…
11:00 am
ATS Walks: Crosshill Historic Guided Walk
@ Queens Park Gates
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.
2:00 pm
ATS Walks: Dennistoun Heritage Walk
@ 1 Annfield Place
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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