Firstly why WOULDN’T you love Dr. Lucy Worsley?! You’d be mad not too! Below we have a rundown of our top Lucy moments. We think that there should be more Ladies like her writing and broadcasting, and here’s why… 5. Whilst filming one of her fantastic series, she showed her dedication to the cause, history…
Author: Thehistorygirlsscotland
The Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
I love a trip to the cinema. The smell of the popcorn, the trailers before the film starts and the dimming of the lights as the main feature begins. My favourite cinema to visit is the Dominion Cinema in Edniburgh. I was recently there to see the new Avengers: Age of Ulton movie, I do love…
Part 1: Looking for Alf – Cadder Parish Church & Stamperland Church
As many of our followers may be aware, Rachael and myself are currently researching Mr. Alf Alexander Webster (1883-1915) stained glass artist and all round superstar. Part of looking for Alf’s work obviously includes stoating about churches and other fabby buildings. One of these fab buildings is Cadder Parish Church, which has a feast of…
IHBC Summer School 2015, Norwich
Last week I was lucky enough to be heading down to Norwich for the annual IHBC (Institute of Historic Building Conservators) Summer School in Norwich, a city I had never visited before, but will definitely be visiting again. I had a fantastic time, exploring Norwich on two tours organised as part of the School, and being surrounded by architecture…
Mary Queen of Scots Statue, Linlithgow Palace Peel
On the 25th of April a statue of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) was unveiled on Linlithgow Palace’s Peel. As a female monarch who led such tragic and interesting life, Mary’s tale has spawned many a film and soapy historical novel. Surprisingly, this much celebrated, and undoubtedly brave woman did not have a public monument in Scotland until now. This…
On the Banks of Loch Lomond
Oooooh the bonnie bonnie baaanks of Loch Looomooond! This classic Scots song could not be more right! On a fresh and bright Spring day the fiancé and I took the low and/or high road to the Trossachs for a walk along the banks. Parking at the National Park Visitor Centre at Balmaha we went for a…
100 Years of Govanhill Baths: Book and Archive Launch
On Thursday 19th March at Govanhill Baths, the Community Trust celebrated the launch of a publication, exhibition, and archive in aid of the Baths centenary. Below are some details about the projects, forgive me for not posting about these till now, I’m only a few…ahem…months late, but we have been rather busy with a certain conference you may…
Trip review: Doune Castle, Perthshire
Doune Castle is a great day out for anyone wanting to learn about Scottish history, while being out in Scotland’s wonderfully fresh air! Oh, and a ‘wee’ touch Monty Python ………but more on that later. Driving up to the castle on a cold damp day, we found that we could park easily and the toilets…
Glasgow’s Gilded Age: Conference No.1
Karen has already posted some snaps from the day (quite rightly from her bed), and said thank you to all involved, but after a nice long nap and scones with jam and clotted cream I am writing this more in-depth post about the Big Day. It all kicked off at 8am for the History Girls…
Conference hailed a success!
Just a quick post (from my bed) to let everyone know that the conference was awesome!! Thank you to everyone who attended, or helped to make the day so special. We have had positive feedback from many of the speakers including the wonderful Max Donnelly from the V&A and the lovely Professor John Hume. If…
The First Glasgow’s Gilded Age Conference
Karen and myself have been working like women possessed over the past couple of months on The Gilded Age Projects inaugural conference, and we are proud to announce that the conference has just this minute sold out! We will be receiving 110 attendees tomorrow in the gorgeous main hall at Cottiers, for a truly fantastic…
STV Debut!!
The History Girls made their television debut on tonight’s STV Riverside Show. Rachael and myself were up at the fabby Cottiers Theatre filming all morning to promote our work (GCHT) project Glasgow’s Gilded Age. If you missed tonight’s episode, why not catch up on the STV player? Stay tuned for further awesome events, or if…
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