Bridgeton Library

Bridgeton Heroes Bespoke Talks at Bridgeton Library

: THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
Tickets: Free - ticket required
Dates and times: Every week on Tuesday from 10th Sep 2024 until 1st Oct 2024
10:15AM
Age: 18+ years
Venue: Bridgeton Library

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Glasgow Life & Clyde Gateway are hosting 4 bespoke talks about Bridgeton Local Heroes, Local Historians Perter Mortimer & Raymond Thompson will be discussing Military Heroes, Musical Heroes, Sporting Heroes and Industrial Heroes who have all came from the Bridgeton area.

This is a fantastic chance to hear the rich and amazing history of Bridgeton like never before.

Hear about Henry May VC and the Battle of Loos & other WW1 VCs

Musicians Lonnie Donegan and Frederic Lamond

Boxers Benny Lynch and James Watt;

The industries of: Beardmore and Templeton

The events will run over 4 consecutive Tuesdays.

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Accessible toilets

This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome. We can provide a bowl of water for an assistance dog.

Wheelchair access

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Baby changing

Baby feeding

Photography and video recording

On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.

Study spaces

Free wifi

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