West Fest 2024: Talk: The Ancient and Historical Village of Partick
3rd June, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow, G3 8AW
FREE
Gordon Urquhart, author and historian, will present an illustrated talk on the development of Partick from its earliest days as a medieval milling centre and bishopric retreat through to its formative years of heavy industry in the 19th century. The archaeological discovery of the Bishop’s Castle site in Beith Street a few years ago, will also feature.
For more info – Email westfest.uk
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