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Park & Woodlands at The Clachan Cafe, Kelvingrove Park

May 20, 2012 from 2pm to 3:30pm
This guided walk takes us from Kelvingrove Park to Charing Cross via the Park and Woodlands housing area. We look at the architecture and remember the residents of the terraces, crescents and places which prompted the development of Kelvingrove Park.The walk starts at 2pm, but we'll be in the cafe from 1.30.See More
May 11
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Kelvingrove Park

Apr 21
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The Metropole

"I'm pretty sure we went to a panto at the Metropole when I was wee. The show included guys in glow in the dark skeleton outfits who swung out over the audience on wires. My wee brother wasn't happy. I can still see them if I shut my eyes."
Apr 17
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Kelvingrove Park at Kelvingrove Park

April 22, 2012 from 2pm to 3:30pm
This guided tour looks at the development and history of the West End Park, renamed Kelvingrove Park. Continuing our journey back in time, we look at the park which prompted the development of the Queens and Alexandra Parks. We see where some of the country houses of the old Glasgow gentry stood, and evidence of the park's uses since the 1850s.The walk starts at 2pm, but find us in Beanscene across from the Museum from 1.30 for a look at some old maps.If you don't know the walk leader, look for…See More
Mar 26
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Victoria Road at Queen's Park

March 18, 2012 from 2pm to 3:30pm
The Queen's Park was the southside response to the West End or Kelvingrove Park, and Victoria Road the route to the park. Along its length grew Govanhill and Crosshill.This tour looks at how Glasgow grew to meet the park and how Govanhill and Crosshill tried to resist Glasgow's advances.We start at the Queen's Park Glasshouse and walk to Eglinton Toll.Once again, this tour is free to paid-up members of NGS and £5 to non-members.See More
Mar 13
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Victoria Road at Queen's Park

March 18, 2012 from 2pm to 3:30pm
The Queen's Park was the southside response to the West End or Kelvingrove Park, and Victoria Road the route to the park. Along its length grew Govanhill and Crosshill.This tour looks at how Glasgow grew to meet the park and how Govanhill and Crosshill tried to resist Glasgow's advances.We start at the Queen's Park Glasshouse and walk to Eglinton Toll.Once again, this tour is free to paid-up members of NGS and £5 to non-members.See More
Feb 19
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Great Western Road at Starting at Costa Coffee, GreatWestern Road and Otago Street.

February 19, 2012 from 2pm to 3:30pm
Following the introduction tour this is the first in a series which will look at how Glasgow developed into the city we know.Wealthy Glaswegians didn't always move west, but as phases of residential development spread the city outwards the money tended to go upwind of the industrial city.This walk will look at the architecture, remember some of the residents and recall the part NGS played in saving the road from development.The walk is due to start at 2pm, but meet inside from 1.30 for a chat…See More
Jan 22
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Guided Tours 2012

This year's NGS Guided Tour schedule starts today, Sunday 22 January. The year of tours will look at Glasgow's history roughly in reverse, with walks outside the city centre working our way to where it all began at the Cross and Cathedral.Today is a scene-setter, and takes place outside the mediaeval city but in the most central shopping area. We start at St Enoch and will walk up Buchanan Street, looking at locations and buildings which the other tours will miss.Since the weather isn't great,…See More
Jan 22
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Sandie Scott commented on Alistair Fyfe's event 'Art, Empire, Industry'
"Hi Alistair, That's fantastic! I'll be coming along with a few of my friends - there'll probably be about 4 or 5 of us. Looking forward to it! Fingers crossed it doesn't rain... Many thanks, Sandie"
Jan 20
Alistair Fyfe commented on Alistair Fyfe's event 'Art, Empire, Industry'
"For anyone looking in, this introductory tour will be free to all. The plan is to have a tour each month, free to paid-up members and £5 to non-members. Our current membership fee of £10 (costs £11 if you use the Paypal link on the…"
Jan 20
Sandie Scott commented on Alistair Fyfe's event 'Art, Empire, Industry'
"Hi Alistair, I've not attended any NGS events before. Do you have to become a member to attend events? How much does it cost to become a member? Is it possible to pay for one off events? Many thanks, Sandie "
Jan 20
emma mykytyn commented on Alistair Fyfe's event 'Art, Empire, Industry'
"sounds lie a good walk too but Im away already for the day :("
Jan 19
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Art, Empire, Industry at St Enoch Centre Costa Coffee

January 22, 2012 from 2pm to 3:30pm
An introductory guided tour, as a taster for the year's NGS tours. Using the themes of Art, Empire and Industry, this year's tours will look at the history of the city, the development of architecture and planning, and the evidence in the streets and buildings of Glasgow's place in the British Empire.This walking tour will look at some sites where old and new sit side by side and question the success or otherwise of the designs.This year we will try to start each tour indoors, and this weekend…See More
Jan 19
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Glasgow Cathedral Revisited

Dec 14, 2011
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What is a Broomie Law?

The online Dictionary of the Scots Language (http://www.dsl.ac.uk/) defines 'law' as: Law, n.2 Add: b. `A mound of earth and shingle on the bank of a river on to which salmon nets are drawin to be emptied' It may be deduced that the section of the north bank of the Clyde west of the city centre was a place where whin or broom thrived, hence the Broomielaw.See More
Jul 26, 2011
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"Sorry don't think I will be able to make this event ... but keep me in the loop Please   Cheers   Doug Logan"
Jun 24, 2011

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Guided Tours 2012

This year's NGS Guided Tour schedule starts today, Sunday 22 January. The year of tours will look at Glasgow's history roughly in reverse, with walks outside the city centre working our way to where it all began at the Cross and Cathedral.

Today is a scene-setter, and takes place outside the mediaeval city but in the most central shopping area. We start at St Enoch and will walk up Buchanan Street, looking at locations and buildings which the other tours will…

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Posted on January 22, 2012 at 10:45

What is a Broomie Law?

The online Dictionary of the Scots Language (http://www.dsl.ac.uk/) defines 'law' as:

 

Law, n.2 Add: b. `A mound of earth and shingle on the bank of a river on to which salmon nets are drawin to be emptied'

 

It may be deduced that the section of the north bank of the Clyde west of the city centre was a place where whin or broom thrived, hence the Broomielaw.

Posted on July 26, 2011 at 15:00

Scottish Ministers refuse listed building consent for the Botanic Gardens Garage

Good news here:

 

http://www.botanicgardensgarage.org/

Posted on January 16, 2011 at 21:30

The Victorian Walk

Before New Glasgow Society there was The Victorian Walk, a tour of the city centre's most notable locations. Covering a large area, the Walk route is described in the notes on buildings, which include questions and comments on potential improvements and losses:…

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Posted on March 4, 2010 at 20:00 — 1 Comment

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At 13:45 on March 6, 2011, Edward Burns said…
Alistair, I can, if you want, send a small jpeg re The Good Soup Guide for any link you may wish to use. It doesn't have to be used - may not fit in with your website decor - but let me know if you wish me to send it. In addition, I am happy to place a link to The New Glasgow Society website on my Links page. Do you wish me to use a NGS jpeg? If so, can you send one. Thanks. Ed
At 9:14 on January 24, 2011, Joy Baker said…
Checked out the history of Glasgow police,  the first 2 attempts to set up a police force failed due to lack of finince.  Still no idea why Glasgow felt it necessary to have one so early (40 years before Peel).  The Glasgow Police museum is in Bell St (formerly at St Andrews Square), Strathclyde Police museum is at Pitt St.  Some really good info (although hard to read) at http://www.policemuseum.org.uk/
At 14:11 on November 9, 2010, Iain MCcoll said…
Thanks Alistair.

We look forward to very much getting involved.

Iain.
 
 
 

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