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Alistair Fyfe posted a blog postGuided Walks
Those of you who came on walks in 2012 will know it was my intention to continue the series, working our way back in time, until we ended with a tour of the Necropolis. The tour series stalled in August and I'm sorry to say it won't be resuming in the short term. I've had to suspend my tours of the city for the moment. If I can resume them you'll find out here. In the meantime, thanks to those who have joined me on walks over the past 20-odd years .See More
Paul Sweeney commented on Alistair Fyfe's blog post Seasons Greetin' from Springburn"Please support our new campaign to save the last vestige of Springburn's built heritage; the A-listed Springburn Park Winter Gardens: https://twitter.com/SpringburnWG"
Edward Burns commented on Alistair Fyfe's blog post Seasons Greetin' from Springburn"The green moss growing on the external stone of the bulldozed halls in Springburn tells its own story - one of a total lack of maintenance. The absence of a simple program of maintenance to keep an unused building wind and watertight leads to the…"
Edward Burns commented on Alistair Fyfe's blog post Seasons Greetin' from Springburn"
Did anyone manage to save any of the carved stonework or statues, or was it all just bulldozed?"
Alistair Fyfe posted a blog postSeasons Greetin' from Springburn
It's Christmas, and as usual, Glasgow City Council has a present for us. And, you've guessed, it's an empty space where a building of note used to stand.Thanks to Urban Glasgow for this informatoive thread: http://ning.it/U1qAsxSee More
Alistair Fyfe updated an event
Cow Loan and Back Cow Loan at Starting at the Argyle Street end of Queen Street
August 19, 2012 from 2pm to 3:30pm
Taking us towards mediaeval Glasgow, this walk takes us up Queen Street (Cow Loan) and along Ingram Street (Back Cow Loan).The date and time of this event were saved incorrectly. Please note correct details.As before, this walk is free to paid/patron members, £5 to others. We'll be in Costa Coffee, Royal Exchange Square at about 1.30pm, with some maps and pictures to peruse before the start.See More
Alistair Fyfe posted an eventGeorge Square & Environs at Meeting at the Sir Walter Scott column in the middle of George Square.
July 29, 2012 from 2pm to 3:30pm
A guided tour looking at the development of George Square and the surrounding streets.We'll be in Costa Coffee, Royal Exchange Square, from 1.30pm.As before, this tour is free to paid or 'Patron' members, £5 to everyone else.See More
Alistair Fyfe commented on Neil McGuire's event 'SubCrawl Map Launch'"I regret I won't be there tonight as I'll be out of town. Good luck all."
Alistair Fyfe commented on Neil McGuire's blog post George Square"There is likely to be some emotional baggage attached to this proposal. Indeed, this quote highlights the nonsense carried forward from last time the square was altered:
"The last major facelift of George Square was 14 years ago when –…"
Alistair Fyfe posted a blog postSpeculating on the Origin of the name Hope Street
During our recent walk from Blythswood Square to George Square I had to admit ignorance on the origin of the name Hope Street. All I could offer on the subject was that the name had been changed at some point from Copenhagen Street.That original name was, I believe, given in honour of the Battle of Copenhagen (2 April 1801), when the British navy defeated a Danish-Norwegian force, and Nelson famously held his telescope to his blind eye. But why would that be changed?It remains unclear, but I…See More
Alistair Fyfe posted an eventBlythswood to George at Outside Number 5 Blythswood Square
July 1, 2012 from 2pm to 3:30pm
With the AGM out of the way we return to walking round Glasgow. And after a bit of disruption to the plan the June walk has been pushed back to the 1st of July.On this tour we look at the houses and commercial buildings of Blythswood Hill. We'll walk down the hill to George Square, starting from Blythswood Square.As with previous tours this year we'll be having a coffee beforehand - this time in Costa Coffee, Sauchiehall Stree from about 1.30.The walk is free to paid members , £5 to everyone…See More
Alistair Fyfe posted an eventPark & 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
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Guided Walks
Those of you who came on walks in 2012 will know it was my intention to continue the series, working our way back in time, until we ended with a tour of the Necropolis. The tour series stalled in August and I'm sorry to say it won't be resuming in the short term. I've had to suspend my tours of the city for the moment. If I can resume them you'll find out here. In the meantime, thanks to those who have joined me on walks over the past 20-odd years .
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 0:07
Seasons Greetin' from Springburn
It's Christmas, and as usual, Glasgow City Council has a present for us. And, you've guessed, it's an empty space where a building of note used to stand.
Thanks to Urban Glasgow for this informatoive thread: http://ning.it/U1qAsx
Posted on December 31, 2012 at 23:44 — 3 Comments
Speculating on the Origin of the name Hope Street
During our recent walk from Blythswood Square to George Square I had to admit ignorance on the origin of the name Hope Street. All I could offer on the subject was that the name had been changed at some point from Copenhagen Street.
That original name was, I believe, given in honour of the Battle of Copenhagen (2 April 1801), when the British navy defeated a Danish-Norwegian force, and Nelson famously held his telescope to his blind eye. But why would that be…
ContinuePosted on July 9, 2012 at 19:07
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…
ContinuePosted on January 22, 2012 at 10:45
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 8:36 on February 15, 2013,
donna robertson said… Alistair have you did an eastend tour yet.....
- 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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