Black History Month
Prince Alemayehu and William “Crimean” Simpson
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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11th Oct 2024
11:30AM - 12:30PM
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
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This talk will explore the life of Prince Alemayehu, the son of Emperor Tewodros of Ethiopia and Queen Terunesh, who was drawn by Simpson while they were in retreat from Maqdala, which had been raided and looted by the British army. After his father’s suicide and his mother’s death, he was brought to the UK, where he died aged 18. |
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Please note this event will take place on the 2nd floor of Provands
Lordship. This venue is not suitable for
people with mobility issues**
Accessibility guides
Accessible toilets
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop
Exhibits are not be audio described. There is no hearing assistance system.
If you use British Sign Language, you can watch a British Sign Language introduction to Provand's Lordship.
Baby feeding
Parking
Pay and display parking and free disabled parking is available in the car park on Castle Street.
Photography and video recording
Please follow this link to read guidelines on photography, filming and sketching in all Glasgow Life Museums.
Location Map
Use Traveline Scotland to plan your trip
By train
The nearest local train station is High Street.
By bus
First Bus services 19, 19A, 38, 57 and 57A all stop near the house.
On foot
The house is located in the city centre, a short walk from Buchanan Street and Argyle Street. It is opposite St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art and Glasgow Cathedral.
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