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2011

6th September





4th October





1st November






6th December





2012

10th January





7th February  





6th March





3rd April *






The Empire Exhibition  of 1938
A look back in colour to the most spectacular exhibition ever staged in Glasgow.
Tom Marchant


In the footsteps of Christopher North
Christopher North was the pen name of  Professor John Wilson who was educated at the Manse of Mearns.
Roddy Macpherson


The Bicentenary of the Bell Rock Lighthouse
On its 200th year of keeping shipping in the North Sea safe, hear of the famous lighthouse at work and of the men who lived and worked there.
Joy Blair


The Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow
One of the best theatres in Britain, famous for pantomime, music, repertory and the five past eight shows.
Graeme Smith




The Maxwells of Williamwood
Unearthing the story of a leading local family, who at their peak
owned lands in Mearns, Busby, Clarkston, Eastwood and Cathcart.
Stuart  Nisbet


Glasgow Old and New
An insight into Glasgow through the lenses of the famous Annan family, photographers for over 150 years.
Douglas Annan


Murder and Morality in Victorian Britain: The Story of Madeleine
The Trial of Madeleine Smith, with its verdict of Not Proven, has held its fascination since it took place nearly 155 years ago.
Eleanor Gordon


The Honour and Glory of the Titanic
Discover the wonder of the Titanic, the world’s largest and most luxurious ocean going liner.
Sean Szmalc

* This meeting will be preceded by the AGM





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