Glamour & Grit: A Solid Background, Professor John Hume

John Hume delivering a talk, holding a microphone and looking towards a screen displaying a presentation.

By 1864, Glasgow had evolved into a major industrial and commercial centre, known for textiles, engineering, and shipbuilding. Its architectural scene flourished, with leading architects of European stature. This talk explores the context and significance of Glasgow’s ‘Gilded Age’.