Thierry Lye, Vice-Chair of the New Glasgow Society, explores the city's future through the lens of the Society’s sixty-year legacy.

Dominic d'Angelo looks at the history of Rosslyn Terrace, including Kitchin's Corner and John McIntyre, 'Greek' Thomson's builder

Join us and Glasgow Life for an introductory talk on Alexander's architectural work and legacy on Thursday 15 January at 6.00pm 

Christmas Day 1745: Bonnie Prince Charlie is about to arrive, and people aren't happy...

A showing of Murray Grigor's film 'The Hand of Adam' and a look at some of the Adam brother's work in Glasgow.

Niall Murphy of Glasgow City Heritage Trust reflects on the city’s rich history.

A virtual tour of the Glasgow Necropolis, giving an introduction to some of those interred and remembered there.

Dominic d’Angelo looks at graves with fallen tombstones in the Omega section of the Glasgow Necropolis, and the families they commemorate.

Lorraine Murray looks at some of the more disturbing occupants of the Glasgow Necropolis.

Ingrid Shearer and Dr Willie Yeomans at the Clyde's history, health, biodiversity, and future.

Historian Lorraine Murray to find out more about some of the witchcraft cases in and around Glasgow.

Looking to find out about the people who made Glasgow? See the free online resources available on the Trades Hall Digital Library.

Thursday, 23rd October at 6.30pm, Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell Street, Glasgow

‘Greek’ Thomson’s Walmer Crescent, Curving in Straight Lines

When constructed, Alexander Thomson’s Walmer Crescent enjoyed countryside views and was home to merchants and professional men. Dominic d’Angelo looks at the history of the Crescent and the people who lived there.

Dominic d’Angelo is Chair of The Alexander Thomson Society.

A talk on the Ayrshire-born cotton magnate, founder of the New Lanark Mills, and early slavery abolitionist.

A film created in 1971 envisaging what the Glasgow of the future could look like. What went right and what went wrong?

An exploration of the role of merchant philanthropist John Alston in supporting blind people in Glasgow - among the poorest in society.

Andrew MacKillop explores Glasgow's role in ending the East India Company's monopoly on trade with China, and its meaning for world trade.

The surgeon whose reaction to the poor quality of medicine in Glasgow led to what is now the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Craig Bryce explores the history and continuing importance of the Trades Hall of Glasgow in the life of the city.

In association with a new Mitchell Library exhibition, Paul Bassett looks at Glasgow theatre over the past fifty years.

AGM of the Alexander Thomson Society followed by viewing the nearby Westbourne Terrace and a visit to 4 Great Western Terrace.

In her second talk, Lorraine Murray explores the development of Kate Cranston’s art tearooms and the young designers she made famous.

A talk on a woman who became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Glasgow.

The third of three films from Scotland’s Moving Image Archive, a silent film from the 1930s focusing on the city’s architecture.

A talk from the Mitchell Library, linked to its current exhibition.

A film about the work of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson from Scotland’s Moving Image Archive, introduced by Dominic d'Angelo.

A talk about the search for a permanent colourfast dye for cotton, who won, who lost, and what it meant for Glasgow.

What style of architecture does Britain need? In the 19th Century the debate was between Classical and Gothic. What won out, and why?

Restoring Provand’s Lordship, the oldest house in Glasgow, a residence for royalty and religious, a clubroom and shops.