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Resources
The “Work-Ordered Day” is the structured routine tasks available daily that help us at Flourish House use and gain abilities in a supportive environment.
At the site of the original Queen Margaret Bridge, stands Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s only civic structure, an immense retaining wall with a fine sweeping staircase, the ‘Greek’ Thomson Sixty Steps.
This short film joins historian Dr Mark Nixon on this popular look at Geroge Square.
The webinar will give a general overview of the use of laser scanning, photogrammetry and other techniques used to create 3D models of Glasgow’s famous, but normally inaccessible, Mercat Cross.
Govanhill Baths is an Edwardian Baths and Wash-House designed by A. B. McDonald, formally opened on 3rd July 1917.
We welcome you to enjoy a virtual visit to Flourish House. See the key features of our striking former church, one of only three known buildings in Glasgow by Eric Alexander Sutherland in use today.
Rather than throw away any chipped Burleigh crockery we pass it on to Jon from Crafted Glass, who upcycles it into bespoke pieces of jewellery.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary is one of the oldest functioning acute hospitals in the UK. The original building was designed by the Adam brothers.
A 3 minute film showcasing Garnethill Synagogue and the Scottish Jewish Archives Centre and recently-opened Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre which are based in the Synagogue.
Generations Working Together is a national charity that aims to grow intergenerational projects and spaces.
Timorous Beasties was established in Glasgow in 1990 by Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons, who met studying textile design at Glasgow School of Art.
This wonderful building is cherished by those who know it. Please visit and share this experience. Enjoy its architecture, explore its hidden details, and pause for some quiet reflection.
A recently rediscovered film provides a unique insight into a tightly-knit east end community. It captures a bustling Dalmarnock in the mid-1960s, just as the first high-rises were being built.
Join pupils of St Savior’s Primary School on as they create recipe’s for Viking dishes in an episode of Making a meal of it! Viking Edition.
Find out about Viking Jewellery with Govan Heritage Trust.
Witness a Viking Battle and find out more about some fearsome fighters.
In 2021 and 2022 Glasgow Building Preservation Trust produced My Historic Neighbourhood, a programme of creative heritage activities, celebrating the heritage of communities across Glasgow.
Glasgow’s built heritage is falling apart, and at times all we appear to be able to do is sit back and watch it happen. So sit on back, and watch.
On May 14th 2023, we celebrated the re-opening of the West Boathouse on Glasgow Green, following an extensive two-year restoration project.
We support recovery from mental illness based on the Clubhouse model, central to this is the Work Ordered Day; our short film demonstrates the value of day to day tasks to mental wellbeing & recovery.
In 2022, Govan Heritage Trust worked with Govanites to investigate world class heritage. Find out more in the project round up film.
We would like present a short video on Sikhism.This will demonstrate the core beliefs and values of our faith.
Alison shares her memories of the Barras market. Part of the My Historic Neighbourhood project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and made possible thanks to National Lottery players.
Part of the My Historic Neighbourhood project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and made possible thanks to National Lottery players.
Part of the My Historic Neighbourhood project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and made possible thanks to National Lottery players.
Part of the My Historic Neighbourhood project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and made possible thanks to National Lottery players
Part of the My Historic Neighbourhood project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and made possible thanks to National Lottery players.
Part of the My Historic Neighbourhood project,, this film shows Glasgow Historian Peter Mortimer give a talk on the history of Glasgow’s famous Barras Market.
In November 2021 we held a memory gathering session at The Pipe Factory in the heart of the market. Local people were invited to come along and share their memories.
Sounds Like a Bargain’ is a sonic art installation inspired by the Barras Market and created in collaboration between sound artist Adam Stearns, and music technology pupils from St Mungo’s Academy.
Part of the My Historic Neighbourhood project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and thanks to National Lottery players.
Join Dr Karen Mailley-Watt on a whirlwind journey through Victorian and Edwardian Glasgow where she will investigate buildings and spaces which were occupied, run, or utilised by the city’s women.
This talk and discussion will get behind the scenes of the University of Glasgow’s exciting new Advanced Research Centre, located in the city’s West end, previously occupied by the Western Infirmary.