TALKS PROGRAMME: VICTORIAN STYLE LEISURE AND PLEASURE

In what organised sports could the Victorian west ender participate? Ann Laird of Friends of Glasgow West offers a historical overview of a wide range of activities available around Woodlands, Park, Hillhead, Partick, Dowanhill, Hyndland and Kelvinside. From the Arlington baths and swimming pond, to nearby Burnbank Grounds and beyond, there was cricket, bowls, curling, football and tennis, with public green space in the wonderful “West End Park”, now Kelvingrove Park, plus the many beautiful private pleasure gardens.

All talks are fully illustrated and begin at 7pm. Arrive early to be sure of a seat.

For more information, please contact info@westfest.uk