Free Talks at WestFest

2 – 26 June, 2025

Kelvin Hall1445 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AW

Part of Glasgow 850, join WestFest & Friends of Glasgow West for a series of free and fascinating talks at Kelvin Hall.

All talks are fully illustrated and start at 7pm, lasting approx. 1 hour. Please arrive early to be sure of a seat!

Programme

Monday 2 June: Glasgow Festivals of Note
Tuesday 3 June: Websters at Kelvinbridge, world-class stained glass
Wednesday 4 June: North Kelvinside
Thursday 5 June: Glasgow, A Transport History
Monday 9 June: The Pre-Victorian West End
Tuesday 10 June: FILM Symphony in Stone
Wednesday 11 June: The Arlington Baths Club
Thursday 12 June: The Workers Who Built the University of Glasgow
Monday 16 June: The Swinging Sixties (or When Lord Esher Came to Town)
Tuesday 17 June: The Enigma of Sir JJ Burnet, Architect
Wednesday 18 June: Glasgow from Above
Thursday 19 June: The New Western Campus of Glasgow
Monday 23 June: A History of Glasgow’s Byres Road
Tuesday 24 June: From Dobbies Loan to Great Western Road
Wednesday 25 June: Victorian Style Leisure and Pleasure
Thursday 26 June: 20 Years of Glasgow City Heritage Trust