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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 15d

Tomorrow 🙌🏽

New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 25d

NGS Talks Series #7

As part of #Glasgow850, our ‘Talks’ series brings together writers, artists, and historians to uncover the many layers of the city’s history and culture. This month, Rosalie Menon and Alistair Leith join us to discuss their book, '#Glasgow From Above'.

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 16d

This Wednesday at 6.30pm.
Join us 👇🏽👇🏽

New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 25d

NGS Talks Series #7

As part of #Glasgow850, our ‘Talks’ series brings together writers, artists, and historians to uncover the many layers of the city’s history and culture. This month, Rosalie Menon and Alistair Leith join us to discuss their book, '#Glasgow From Above'.

New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 16d

That's a wrap! We gathered lots of positive feedback. People were keen to share their thoughts about 🚪Doors🚪 that they hope to open in the near future. Do you agree with the list? 👇🏽

#doorsthatremainclosed

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 23d

You are cordially invited to the opening preview of the DOORS THAT REMAIN CLOSED OF exhibition this week. Come and find out more about the exhibition the NGS team pulled together for this year's Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival.

📆 Sept 17, Wednesday
⏰ 7pm
📍 1307 Argyle St, G3 8TL

See you there 👋🏽

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 25d

...during the changing seasons.

There will be copies of Glasgow From Above available at a reduced price of £25 (£30RRP). Card payments are accepted.

New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 25d

Glasgow-born Alistair Leith has worked in the city's construction industry for nearly 30 years and enjoys documenting its changing urban landscape through photography. His stunning drone footage captures the architectural context of the city through various lighting conditions...

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 25d

has been evidenced in her earlier publication titled 'Fragments of Glasgow' and again in this book 'Glasgow From Above'. Whilst focusing on academic writing by day, in her free time, she enjoys curating historical and architectural information into stylish publications to appeal to a wide audience.

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 25d

About The Speakers

Rosalie Menon is an architect and senior academic at the Mackintosh School of Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art. She has combined architectural practice, teaching and research for almost 25 years. Her love for the urban environment of her home city of Glasgow...

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 25d

... the 21st Century interventions within the city's contemporary skyline.

The drone footage captures the city from a new perspective picking up architectural detail from buildings at high level whilst also providing a longer view to the backdrop of the hills beyond the city.

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 25d

The focus of the talk will be the evolving city skyline and the social history it represents Glasgow's transformation from the Victorian city to a post-industrial landscape with tower blocks will be discussed and the talk will be illustrated with images capturing...

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 25d

Rosalie Menon & Alistair Leith will talk about their new book titled 'Glasgow From Above' which captures a snapshot of the 21st Century city using drone footage.

📆 Sept 24, Wed
⏰ 6.30pm
📍 1307 Argyle St, G3 8TL
🎟️ By Donation

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-new-pers...

A New Perspective of Glasgow

Rosalie Menon & Alistair Leith join us to discuss their new book 'Glasgow From Above'.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · 25d

NGS Talks Series #7

As part of #Glasgow850, our ‘Talks’ series brings together writers, artists, and historians to uncover the many layers of the city’s history and culture. This month, Rosalie Menon and Alistair Leith join us to discuss their book, '#Glasgow From Above'.

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Sep 6

The exhibition will display new photographs, original plans, and introduce potential futures. This is not the complete story of these buildings but an opener to the conversation.

Stay tuned for more 💚💚

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Sep 6

Historically, some of these buildings have been accessible to the public. The exhibition opens up #explorations of the interesting #histories of these buildings with the hope of furthering conversation around their cultural significance and reflecting on the city’s wider #builtenvironment.

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Sep 6

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

New Glasgow Society is excited to present an exhibition highlighting a selection of buildings from across #Glasgow which are not otherwise able to participate in Doors Open Day 2025 - but that we would love to see participate in future 💚

📆 Sept 18-21
📍 1307 Argyle Street
⏰ 12-4pm

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Sep 6

Absolutely! Get in touch ☺️

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thanks for sharing 🙌🏽

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Lucy Janes @lucyjanes.bsky.social · Aug 22

A great summary of the vital importance of urban waterways for keeping city-dwellers cool as the climate heats up; part of our conversation at the #RiverClyde event at @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social this week. theconversation.com/swimming-in-... #Glasgow #Glasgow850

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Swimming in the Seine: an old pastime resurfaces in the age of global warming

Swimming in the Seine River is often framed as a novelty of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but it revives an old tradition amid climate change.

theconversation.com

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Lucy Janes @lucyjanes.bsky.social · Aug 20

What a wonderful watery event yesterday at the @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social! I was so excited to share the history of swimming in the #RiverClyde. Then, guided by @judebarber.bsky.social & @louisewelsh00.bsky.social, we shared hopes for the river's potential future! #Clyde #Glasgow #Glasgow850

Myself, a middle-aged white woman in dress, in front of an audience, with a slide projected behind me with the title 'Environmental degredation: effluvia'.

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Aug 20

...an orbital transit route, and the gap between various lines desperate for rail coverage. We've screenshot-ed a few areas - what do you think?

Leave your comments below 👇🏽

#glasgowtransitmap #tubemap

New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Aug 20

While there are gaps in the network, such as the missing link between #Glasgow Central Station and Queen Street Station, the city's public transport coverage is nonetheless impressive. This map prompts consideration of potential future enhancements, including...

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Aug 20

Glasgow's rail and subway system is more comprehensive than it's often given credit for, as illustrated in this map created by @tubemapdesign on Instagram. The map showcases the extent of the network operated by ScotRail in addition to the @glasgowsubway.bsky.social system.

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Aug 15

Delighted to learn about the positive news surrounding Peter Womersley-designed Bernat Klein Studio. While celebrating this achievement, we should also remind ourselves about another Category A listed building, St Peter's Seminary in #Cardross. What's the latest update?

📸 @inowgointothewild

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Lucy Janes @lucyjanes.bsky.social · Aug 9

It's such a privilege to be giving a talk about my research at the New Glasgow Society! Come and hear about 19th century men - and some women - who swam in the River #Clyde in #Glasgow + the ongoing citizen enquiry on 'Who Owns the Clyde'. Aug 19. Free! #rivers #water #SportingHeritage #Glasgow850

New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Aug 8

NGS Talks Series #6

As part of #Glasgow850, our ‘Talks’ series brings together writers, artists, and historians to uncover the many layers of the city’s history and culture. This month, Lucy @lucyjanes.bsky.social joins us to discuss the story of swimming in the #Clyde.

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Past Glasgow @pastglasgow.co.uk · Aug 9

Neil C Duff's Free Renaissance style commercial building of 1901 looks even more impressive when set against its modern neighbours. Built for George Miller, and first occupied by the Carsewell Fishing Gut Company, it was converted to housing in 2003.

#Glasgow

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