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Lex Lamb posted eventsLex Lamb posted a blog postGreenock Central Library (closure)
Greenock Central Library is closing down - plans are to refurbish it for Council office space. I dropped by on its last day of opening and took some snaps. All murals, as far as I know, are by Charles Anderson, who you may know from his work at the Savoy…See More
Lex Lamb posted a status"Re. Dominic Sandbrook's fine 70s series last night - did you spot a vintage glimpse of St Vincent Terrace?
http://ning.it/IOdoML
at 39:54"
Lex Lamb commented on Gary Nisbet's photo
St Vincent Street Church, Pembroke Street, 1988.
"Couldn't place this until I had a look via Streetview (image below):
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Lex Lamb posted an eventChristmas Social at New Glasgow Society
December 5, 2011 from 7:30pm to 10pm
We'd like to invite you to our Christmas Social to find out more about the Society and our aims and recent campaigns, to meet other members (and perhaps enrol as a full member yourself, if you aren't one already!) This informal seasonal gathering will take place at the Society's premises (1307 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8TL) on Monday 5th December from 7:30. Mulled wine, mince pies and interesting chat should all be on offer.A donation of £5 will be expected for admission (free to members), but…See More
Lex Lamb commented on new glasgow society's blog post Broomielaw application "expected to get the go-ahead""Our letter of objection to this development can be read here . We think it's hideous, cheap, and serves the developers more than the community. What do you think?"
Lex Lamb commented on Joseph McKay's video
Glasgow Glasgow - Outtake 2010 (Ashton Lane)
"Gosh, it's Vince! (And in a slightly less E.L. Wisty mode than usual.)"
Lex Lamb posted a blog postSt Peter's Seminary: a talk, a book... any chance of a plan that'll work?
A Future for St Peter's Seminary? SAVING SCOTLAND'S MASTERPIECE OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE Saturday 13 August7:00pm - 8:00pmRBS Corner Theatre, Edinburgh Book Festival£7.00, £5.00Book TicketsThe Seminary in Cardross…See More
Emma A Shannon commented on Lex Lamb's blog post How Britain is failing its modernist masterpieces"I studied on the 8th floor of the Newbery tower in the weave studios. I personally feel extremely lucky to have had that space and light for two years of my life and I think Glasgow will mourn the loss of a good piece of modern architecture as there…"
Lex Lamb posted a blog postHow Britain is failing its modernist masterpieces
Preston bus station is just the latest landmark of 1960s and 1970s architecture to face demolition because it does not have listed status Despite the title, we're talking about the English listing system here - but some comments highly relevant to Glasgow's situation are being aired. …See More
Lex Lamb posted a blog postCapital's modern buildings making the list
Edinburgh may be known for its old architecture and monuments, but a new book reveals the modern buildings that have already earned listed status 'Edinburgh's Post-War Listed Buildings' is available in printed form or for download from Historic Scotland's website Scotsman article here 'Hooray' is my reaction, obviously... a similar celebration from HS and GCC would be nice.See More
Lex Lamb posted a blog postChance to inspect the new M74 extension on foot
Next Sunday (22nd May) and for a £5 charity donation, anyone who fancies it has a one-off opportunity to perambulate (or cycle, or whatever) the long-planned-and-about-to-open stretch of new urban motorway from Shields Road to Polmadie Road - or as far as Fullarton Roundabout if you feel up to it...Register before noon on Friday.Details (with an environmentalist…See More
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Greenock Central Library (closure)
Greenock Central Library is closing down - plans are to refurbish it for Council office space. I dropped by on its last day of opening and took some snaps. All murals, as far as I know, are by Charles Anderson, who you may know from his work…
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 10:00 — 1 Comment
St Peter's Seminary: a talk, a book... any chance of a plan that'll work?
A Future for St Peter's Seminary? SAVING SCOTLAND'S MASTERPIECE OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE
Saturday 13 August
7:00pm - 8:00pm
RBS Corner Theatre, Edinburgh Book Festival
£7.00, £5.00…
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 8:15
'Me Too' Fantasy Glasgow
(Since it's Friday...)
If you don't spend time with a small child you may not be aware of the bizarre melange of Glasgow architecture (plus a smidgeon of Newcastle, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Terrace, the striking new Gourock Primary School building, and, for some reason, the Gherkin) that makes up the pseudo-Glasgow location of Riverseafingal for the Cbeebies show 'Me Too'. If not, enjoy this:…
ContinuePosted on June 24, 2011 at 12:00
Notre Dame College of Education Residential Blocks (Gillespie, Kidd and Coia)
Here's another Category 'A' before-and-after shocker:
(Apologies to Canmore for nicking the 'before', and apologies…
Posted on June 23, 2011 at 16:37
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