Dominic D'Angelo has recently joined the Directors of OGC and we're putting him to work immediately! He has a wealth of well researched topics and stories on various aspects of Glasgow - this one will surprise you in a couple of ways. To hear how, you have to be there!  (events)

Dominated by 'The Eastern Palace' with its 180ft high central dome, the Great Exhibition of 1901 was more 'International' that it's 1888 predecessor displaying goods from Persia, Russia, the colonies as well as closer neighbours in Europe and North Africa.

The Golden Angel on top of the dome carried an electric torch; truly a modern marvel.   (events) 

Nestled in the heart of the Merchant City on Ingram Street, this quiet oasis serves as the final resting place for many of old Glasgow's 'great and good' from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Join Historian Lorraine Murray to unearth the dark histories of the dearly departed from the second city of the Empire.  (events) 

As Glasgow's population exploded through the 19th century, so there followed a boom in theatres and music venues. These ranged from the grandest, such as The Theatre Royal and the fabled Alhambra to the most utilitarian of working-class music halls. John Short's family was part of that growth. Hear the stories from 'the horse's mouth'... no, not the panto horse!!   (events) 

Founded in 1882 by eight female students of the Glasgow School of Art, The Glasgow Society of Lady Artists had the aim of affording due recognition to women in the field of art. In their premises at Blythswood Square they had studios, a gallery and bedrooms. It has been described by Jude Burkhauser as "the first residential club in Scotland run by and for women".  (events) 

 The Trades House of Glasgow was created at the time of reform of Glasgow’s local government in 1605. At that time the electorate was essentially divided into two groups: the Merchants and the Craftsmen. Trades House was established to help protect and support the Crafts people of the City. Over this time it has built an invaluable library which preserves the past of the city.    (events) 

On the death of her husband, John Elder, Isabella became the sole owner of one of the world's leading shipbuilders. After running the business successfully for almost a year she transferred it to a partnership led by her brother and concentrated her efforts on philanthropy. She eventually agreed to endow the medical faculty of The University of Glasgow on condition that they included women in their teaching, and she observed closely to see that the women did not receive substandard education.    (events) 

The connections of family and business between Glasgow and the Confederate States in North America brought an unexpected boom to the shipyards of the Clyde. The fast ferries which competed for passengers around the firth were ideal blockade runners, avoiding the US Navy during the American Civil War. Many Glasgow firms built specialised ships to outrun the Yankees.   (events)