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From the Dark Side to Riverside

Join transport curator Neil Johnson-Symington for an illustrated talk celebrating the impact a certain American epic space opera film had on Glasgow!

From the Dark Side to Riverside

About From the Dark Side to Riverside

28th February 2025
1pm
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS
This is a free event
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At the same time, we will also explore how Glasgow’s people have helped shape George Lucas’s sci-fi creations. Select objects from Glasgow Museums’ collection will be available to view at the event.

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