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AHSS Strathclyde Group Winter Lecture Series

Join the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland's Strathclyde Group for their Winter Lecture Series at The Renfield Centre!

AHSS Strathclyde Group Winter Lecture Series

About AHSS Strathclyde Group Winter Lecture Series

Speaking for Scotland’s Buildings since 1956, the AHSS is a national charity with over 1000 members and volunteers across Scotland. We use our voice to study, protect and celebrate Scotland’s wealth of historic buildings and environments.

Members and non-members of the AHSS are welcome to attend these events. No-pre booking required, tickets will be available to purchase on the day of the event at the door.

20th October: Scotland’s Post-War New Towns : Plan, Lives & Legacy
Join us for a lecture on the post-war new towns of Scotland.

17th November: The Architecture of Matthew Steele
Join us for a lecture on the unique style of the provincial architect Matthew Steele.

19th January: Glasgow Building Preservation Trust & its Work
Join us for a lecture which looks at some of the projects undertaken by the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust.

16th February: Old Churches, Why Bother?
Join us for a lecture which examines the opportunities for adaptation, regeneration and reuse within the Church of Scotland estate.

23rd March: The Workers Who Built the University of Glasgow, 1867-71
Join us for a lecture which uncovers the fascinating story of the hundreds of masons, joiners, bricklayers and labourers who built the University of Glasgow.

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