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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.

Looking at the Church in Glasgow from the Black Death to the Reformation.

For 700 years, Glasgow's heart was centred on the stretch between Townhead and the Clyde.

Looking at the Church in Glasgow from St Mungo to the foundation of Glasgow University.

A digital remastering of Murray Grigor's prize-winning film, first shown in 1968, with re-recorded music by the SCO

The growth of Lenzie and the impact of the railways on Glasgow's expansion.

Most closely associated with Glasgow's Park Circus development, Charles Wilson created many other buildings in the city and in Scotland.

Looking at, among others, Thomson's civil works and use of the 'vista' for his terraces, suburban and marine villas.

In conjunction with the Mitchell Library exhibition, this talk looks at Glasgow's Physic Garden and the first Botanic Gardens.

David Hayman goes in search of 'Greek' Thomson, the visionary architect and his impact on Glasgow's cityscape.

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.