Dominic d'Angelo looks at the history of 'Greek' Thomson's Walmer Crescent and the people who lived there.

Murray Grigor’s award-winning film on ‘Greek’ Thomson’s architecture, made in collaboration with the late Dr Gavin Stamp

Ancient Inspiration for Modern Living: Alexander Thomson and Owen Jones. Join us for another Glasgow850 Talk.

Where in Glasgow (and how) did Thomson work? This talk explores the buildings that have gone and the one that remains.

Discover the stunning Greek Revival architecture of Glasgow that influenced the legendary architect 'Greek' Thomson at Glasgow850!

Linking to the Thomson150 exhibition at the Mitchell Library marking the 150th anniversary of his death, Dominic d’Angelo looks at the life and works of the Balfron-born architect who came to be known as ‘Greek’ Thomson and intimately associated with Glasgow and the west of Scotland.

A history from first meetings in a former Cathedral manse through the Trades Free School to support for educational and other causes. Join us for another Glasgow850 Talk.

Glasgow’s westward expansion from Buchanan Street, taking in entrepreneurial ambition, contractual shenanigans, bankruptcy and murder.

Tony Burton’s award-winning film uncovers the genius behind Glasgow’s extraordinary Victorian and Edwardian heritage of buildings.

The preaching order that supported the growth of Glasgow College, and Blackfriars church's links to 'Greek' Thomson and James Sellars

Niall Murphy considers the achievements of the City Improvement Trust, which transformed much of Glasgow’s historic city centre.

Ruairidh Moir considers Sir John James Burnet’s Clyde Navigation Trust building and Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Glasgow School of Art.

Niall Murphy looks at the history of George Square, a central feature of the city’s political and cultural life and heritage.

Writer Dominic d’Angelo looks at the complex relationship between Church, State and town from the 12th century through to the Reformation.

Writer, publisher and historian Neil Baxter recounts the City’s evolution across 850 years and through four major phases.

Professor Fiona McLachlan delivers a talk which draws on ongoing research to enhance the understanding of the strategic use of colour.

St Vincent Street Church open for tours as part of Glasgow’s Doors Open Day 2024

A short walk down a long street: Sauchiehall Street from Buchanan Street to Charing Cross.

The Alexander Thomson Society would like to invite you to our 17th Annual General Meeting.

A free guided walk, conducted by Fiona Sinclair and Dominic d'Angelo, tells the story of how a street has changed and the city alongside.

We are pleased to be able to offer a guided visit to Balfron, the birthplace of Alexander Thomson with Balfron Heritage Society

The Annual Alexander Thomson Lecture with Emma Berry of LDN Architects

Dominic d'Angelo, Chair of the Society, will discuss Michael Angelo Nicholson, Alexander Thomson and John Baird II’s posthumous father-in-law

Join us 28th March for Dominic’s talk on the Cairney Building, one of Thomson's sadly demolished warehouses on Bath Street.

AGM of the Alexander Thomson Society followed by Talk and Tour of Royal Faculty of Procurators

Scott Abercrombie, Chair of the Society, will look at Thomson’s urban commercial buildings and the lasting impact they have had on the city’s streetscape. These represent some of Thomson’s most important works including the Bucks Head Building, Grecian Chambers (now the CCA), and of course Egyptian Halls.

Where did ‘Greek’ Thomson train as an architect? Where were his workplaces? And do any of them survive?

Join us for a talk by Dominic d’Angelo, former Secretary of the Alexander Thomson Society.

This guided walk through Pollokshields and Strathbungo will reveal the impact of Thomson on the townscape of this well-preserved Southside suburb.

An illustrated talk by Sally White about Alexander Thomson's considerable portfolio of work in the southside of Glasgow.