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Heritage Hub Exclusive! George Square: Glasgow’s Civic Heart
Stylised digital illustration by Natalie Tweedie, of a modernist high-rise building with a grid-like glass façade and concrete structural supports at the base. The rooftop features sculptural ventilation forms, and the background is a flat, muted lavender-grey.
Brutal Glasgow
Glasgow’s Historic Built Environment Research
Decorative wrought iron light fitting at the Willow Tea Rooms, featuring Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s distinctive geometric and organic design motifs. The fitting includes teardrop shapes and stylised curves, set against a grid-patterned glass screen.
My favourite building: The Willow Tea Rooms
A large, derelict Art Deco industrial building on a street corner in Glasgow, featuring a tall central tower with vertical fluting and rounded edges. The brick façade is covered in graffiti, and a “To Let” sign is visible on one side.
My favourite building: The Leyland Motor Company Building
Night-time view of the iconic Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, featuring its brightly lit neon sign with multicoloured stars and beams radiating from the name “Barrowland.”
My favourite building: The Barrowland Ballroom
Sunny view of a canal towpath lined with cobblestones, running alongside calm water with trees and greenery on one side. White-painted canal buildings and a lock are visible in the distance, with overhead power lines crossing the clear blue sky.
My favourite building: The Forth & Clyde Canal
Gallus Glasgow
Our City Chambers digital tour
A woman stands smiling in front of a large illustrated map of Glasgow mounted on a gallery wall. The map features handwritten annotations and the title “Where are the Women?” written in purple text.
Mapping Where are the Women onto the Knight Map of Glasgow, with author Sara Sheridan
Ghost Signs of Glasgow blog: Tidings from Christmas Past: The Distillers Company, by Kaori Laird
Ghost Signs of Glasgow blog: Mapping the Past: Download our Southside Map, by John Veitch
Ghost Signs of Glasgow blog: J Davidson & Co- A Short Ghost Sign with a Long History, by Billy Cowan
Black Victorians and Uncle Tom’s Cabin in Glasgow
Exploring Jewish History in Glasgow
Glasgow’s Top Twelve Unmemorialised Victorian and Edwardian Women
A whirlwind history of the Glasgow Athenaeum since its establishment
Tenements: A home for the middle classes too
A roomful of radicals? The Glasgow Society of Lady Artists
Glasgow’s Square Mile of Murder
Ghost Signs of Glasgow blog: A Walk on the Ghostly Side, by Elspeth Cherry
Acid Rain and the Boar’s Head: What did the ‘father’ of acid rain make of Victorian Glasgow?
Interactive Gallus Glasgow Guided Tours
Ghost Signs of Glasgow Blog: A Practical Guide to Historic Signs
Splashes of colours in the city: exploring Glasgow’s murals
Ghost Signs of Glasgow Blog: Ghost Signs of a different kind, by Karen Rennie
From ceramic graffiti to guerrilla knitting: public art in lockdown Glasgow
Ghost Signs of Glasgow blog: The Talisman Bar, Springburn -When is something worth documenting, but not preserving? by Rachel Campbell
Planning exhibitions in the time of COVID, by Rachel Campbell
View across Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow on a sunny day, with people sitting and relaxing on the grassy slopes. The park is surrounded by lush green trees, and the towers of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.
Who are the minds behind Glasgow’s most famous parks? A peek into the lives of some of the people who made our city a “dear green place”
Be a Building Detective!
Ghost Signs of Glasgow
Take a walk on the ghost side: download our Ghost Signs of Glasgow maps! by Lauren Campbell
End of the Line: Explore Glasgow’s Industrial Past
Historic black-and-white group portrait of a class of young men and their instructors, likely from the early 20th century. Three men sit at the front in suits and academic robes, while students in ties and striped smocks stand behind them, suggesting an academic or vocational training setting.
Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Dr George Rawson
Sally Rush delivers a talk at a heritage event, gesturing with one hand while holding notes in the other. She wears glasses and a grey top, standing in front of a presentation screen and event banner.
Glamour & Grit: Glasgow in the 1860s and the beginning of ‘a better condition of things in Scotland as regards stained glass’, Dr Sally Rush
Sepia-toned portrait of Alf Webster, a young man in a military uniform from the First World War era. He wears a dark jacket with buttons and a chequered glengarry cap, looking directly at the camera with a composed expression.
Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Professor Robin Webster OBE
Wide street lined with palm trees and historic buildings featuring arched colonnades, with pedestrians walking and a motorcycle and yellow van driving along designated lanes under a clear sky.
Commonwealth Lecture Series: How Barcelona Became a Tourist Destination – Lluis Bosch, 13th August 2014
A traffic jam on a multi-lane city road during dusk, with rows of cars lined up and brake lights glowing red. Urban buildings and trees are visible in the background under a pale sky
Commonwealth Lecture Series: Traffic Management in Historic Cities – Pierre Laconte, 16th July 2014
If Glasgow’s Walls Could Talk Series 3
If Glasgow’s Walls Could Talk Series 2
If Glasgow’s Walls Could Talk Series 1
Interview Spotlight: Dougal Perman, Director and Co-founder of Inner Ear
Bandstands and Glasshouses: The loved and lost treasures of Glasgow parks
Kids Trail Toolkit
Blog Post: 5 Institutional Changes to Improve Social Media Accessibility
Blog Post: 5 Best Practices for Creating Accessible Social Media Content
Glasgow Green and Sport- Part Three
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Recorded Talk: Spotlight on…Gallus Glasgow for educators
Historic black and white photograph of Glasgow Cathedral and the surrounding area, showing open ground in the foreground and 19th-century buildings in the distance. A row of arched structures lines one side, and the scene has a quiet, desolate atmosphere.
Glasgow Green and Sport- Part Two
Glasgow Green and Sport- Part One
A Runaway Horse, Shoplifting and a ‘Peace Riot’
Sepia-toned historic photograph of a derelict three-storey stone building with broken windows and boarded-up sections. The structure appears weathered and abandoned, evoking a sense of urban decay.
The Glasgow Lock Hospital for Unfortunate Females
Meet the Man Behind the Map
The Sulman Map
A Strait-laced Sisterhood: Corset Makers and other Businesswomen in 19th century Glasgow
Film: Foundations of our Future
Night-time view of the iconic Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, featuring its brightly lit neon sign with multicoloured stars and beams radiating from the name “Barrowland.”
My favourite building: The Barrowland Ballroom
A large, derelict Art Deco industrial building on a street corner in Glasgow, featuring a tall central tower with vertical fluting and rounded edges. The brick façade is covered in graffiti, and a “To Let” sign is visible on one side.
My favourite building: The Leyland Motor Company Building
Sunny view of a canal towpath lined with cobblestones, running alongside calm water with trees and greenery on one side. White-painted canal buildings and a lock are visible in the distance, with overhead power lines crossing the clear blue sky.
My favourite building: The Forth & Clyde Canal
My favourite building: The Willow Tea Rooms
Night-time view of the iconic Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, featuring its brightly lit neon sign with multicoloured stars and beams radiating from the name “Barrowland.”
Glasgow Makes Music
Enjoy Family Fun with our Kids Trails!
Robyne Calvert giving a talk, gesturing expressively with both hands. She stands behind a podium, with a projected image of lighting fixtures behind her.
Glamour & Grit: The Grammar of Glamour: Glasgow Style, Dr Robyne Erica Calvert
Ian Gow speaking about the restoration of Holmwood House, Alexander Thomson’s 1857–8 villa in Cathcart, Glasgow, now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.
Glamour & Grit: Holmwood House, Ian Gow
Max Donnelly delivers a talk on design and decorative arts in Glasgow’s Gilded Age, reflecting on material culture and craftsmanship between 1864 and 1914.
Glamour & Grit: Gilding the lily – Daniel Cottier and the Aesthetic Interior, Max Donnelly
Helena Britt speaking at a podium during a lecture, with a projected image behind her and a name badge pinned to her patterned dress.
Glamour & Grit: Carpets of Distinction, Dr Helena Britt
David Mitchell speaking during a presentation, wearing a striped shirt and name badge, standing beside a large screen with text partially visible.
Glamour & Grit : The Glasgow Architectural Ironfounders – Innovation & Global Reach, Dr David Mitchell
John Hume delivering a talk, holding a microphone and looking towards a screen displaying a presentation.
Glamour & Grit: A Solid Background, Professor John Hume
A man speaks into a microphone during a panel discussion, seated next to a woman wearing a name badge.
Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Discussion
Peter Aiers speaking at a heritage event, gesturing with both hands raised. He wears glasses, a dark blazer, and stands in front of a presentation screen displaying the Glasgow Gilded Age project branding.
Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Peter Aiers
Meredith Macbeth speaking at a heritage event, gesturing with one hand. She wears a grey blazer and stands in front of a presentation board with the title “Glasgow’s Gilded Age 1864–1914: Glamour & Grit” and a decorative logo.
Alf Webster: G(l)azing into the world of Stained Glass Conservation, Meredith Macbeth
Composite image showing stained glass conservation work. Left: two close-up shots of a stained glass window, one vibrant and colourful, the other darkened and damaged. Right: a conservator in a green jumpsuit lifts a large, arched stained glass panel from a church window frame during restoration.
Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, David Robertson
John R. Hume speaks into a microphone while reading from a sheet of paper. He wears a grey tweed jacket, glasses, and a tartan tie, standing in front of a large screen during a public presentation or lecture.
Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Prof John Hume
Gordon Urquhart delivers a lecture at a podium during a Glasgow’s Gilded Age event. He wears a dark suit and tie, reading from prepared notes. A banner beside him displays the event branding and website, while a historic image of a Glasgow street scene is projected behind him.
Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius, Gordon Urquhart
Karen Mailley-Watt speaks at a podium during a heritage event, mid-presentation with one hand raised in an expressive gesture. She wears glasses, a burgundy shirt, and a statement necklace, set against a dark background with a projection screen.
Alf Webster: It’s All About Alf, Karen Mailley-Watt
Commonwealth Lecture Series: Sustainable Development in World Heritage Cities – Elene Negussie, 4th June 2014
Commonwealth Lecture Series: Hamburg City Park – Frank-Pieter Hesse & Heino Grunert, 3rd September 2014
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Niall Murphy sitting on a bench in George Square, Glasgow, speaking animatedly during an interview.
Heritage Hub Exclusive! George Square: Glasgow’s Civic Heart
Stylised digital illustration by Natalie Tweedie, of a modernist high-rise building with a grid-like glass façade and concrete structural supports at the base. The rooftop features sculptural ventilation forms, and the background is a flat, muted lavender-grey.
Recorded Talk: Brutal Glasgow
Sunny view of a canal towpath lined with cobblestones, running alongside calm water with trees and greenery on one side. White-painted canal buildings and a lock are visible in the distance, with overhead power lines crossing the clear blue sky.
Recorded Talk: The Unexpected Delights of North Glasgow
Detailed black and white line drawing of a historic stone building, Pollokshields Burgh Hall, with turrets, arched windows, and a flag flying from one tower.
Recorded Talk: Pollokshields – Evolution of a Garden Suburb
Close-up of decorative Victorian wall tiles in a stairwell, featuring ornate green floral patterns bordered by mustard yellow, deep blue, and brown tiles.
Recorded Talk: Why Are Tenements Tiled?
A green taxi advertising an eco-friendly message is parked in front of Govanhill Baths - a red sandstone building with neoclassical details and circular windows. The building is decorated with banners and bunting, suggesting it is being used for a community or public event.
Recorded Talk: Saving Govanhill Baths
A peaceful, sun-dappled path runs alongside a row of historic stone tombs in a cemetery, bordered by overhanging trees casting shadows on the grass.
Recorded Talk: A Tale of Two Cemeteries
Historic black and white photograph of Glasgow Cathedral and the surrounding area, showing open ground in the foreground and 19th-century buildings in the distance. A row of arched structures lines one side, and the scene has a quiet, desolate atmosphere.
Recorded Talk: Glasgow: The Home of Modern World Football
The Beresford Building on Sauchiehall Street
Recorded talk: The Emergence of Art Deco in Glasgow
Historic map showing part of the Glasgow area with estates and place names including Jordanhill, Gartnavel, L. Balgrie, H. Balshegrie, and Bannockhill. Features include contour lines, tree symbols, and labelled buildings and mills.
Recorded Talk: Glasgow’s Gaelic Place Names
Row of traditional red sandstone tenement buildings in Glasgow, featuring bay windows and uniform architectural details. The buildings stand against a clear blue sky, with satellite dishes and utility wires visible.
Recorded Talk: Taking Care of Your Tenement – Getting Repairs Done
Historic postcard view of High Street, Glasgow, looking north. Cobblestone streets are lined with tenement buildings and shopfronts, including signs for Globe Loan Office and other traders. A handcart loaded with goods stands in the foreground, with people walking along the street. A tall industrial chimney rises in the distance.
Recorded Talk: From Brides to The Bridewell: Women’s Lives in a Glasgow City Block
Recorded Talk: Maps, Myths & Misrepresentations
Recorded Talk: 19th Century Retail and the Rise of the Department Store
Recorded Talk: The TREE, the BIRD, the FISH, the BELL …and the PHOTOGRAPHER: Thomas Annan’s Glasgow
A tour group gathers around the James Oswald statue in Glasgow’s George Square, listening to a guide pointing upward. In the background city buildings line the square.
Recorded Talk: The Evolution of George Square with Niall Murphy
A detailed bird’s-eye view illustration of central Glasgow from the 19th century, showing George Square and surrounding buildings in perspective. The intricate drawing captures rooftops, street layout, and architectural features with fine linework.
Recorded Talk: Mapping the City with John Moore
Recorded Talk: Taps Aff! The Mystery of the Missing Monuments: What Happened After the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival?
Recorded Talk: Gruesome Glasgow
Recorded Talk – Seeing Glasgow: An Artist’s View with Avril Paton
Recorded Talk: A Bird’s-Eye View of the Development of Glasgow University
Norry Wilson stand outside the Glasgow City Heritage Trust shopfront. There is a Lost Glasgow sign in the window.
Recorded Talk: Off the Map with Norry Wilson
Sepia-toned historic photograph of a derelict three-storey stone building with broken windows and boarded-up sections. The structure appears weathered and abandoned, evoking a sense of urban decay.
Recorded Talk: The Glasgow Lock Hospital for Unfortunate Females
In Conversation with…Heritage Greats!
Recorded Talk: Glasgow has an ever-changing skyline, is this a sign of a vibrant city?
Recorded Talk: Dining Tales
Recorded Talk – ‘Many a Chill and Lonely Vigil’: George McCulloch’s View of Glasgow in 1853
Recorded Talk – Gizza Hoose: Post-War Housing Struggles in Glasgow from 1948 to Today
Recorded Talk: Where are the Women?
Street view of the Hielan Jessie pub, a white three-storey historic building with tall chimneys and symmetrical sash windows. The building features a pediment dated 1771 and stands against a partly cloudy blue sky.
Recorded Talk: The Historic East End with Peter Mortimer
Sepia image of Victorian Glasgow
RestrictedRecorded Talk: From Brides to The Bridewell: Women's Lives in a Glasgow City Block
RestrictedRecorded Talk: Maps, Myths & Misrepresentations
Photograph of a large golden tap sculpture which appears to be floating in a flower bed. There is water coming from the tap down into the ground.
RestrictedRecorded Talk: Taps Aff! The Mystery of the Missing Monuments: What Happened After the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival?
RestrictedRecorded Talk: Atlantic Slavery Hidden in Plain Sight In A Victorian City
RestrictedRecorded Talk: The Evolution of George Square with Niall Murphy
RestrictedRecorded Talk: Mapping the City with John Moore
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