Talks

The Mackintosh Tearooms, 215-217 Sauchiehall Street Have you ever wondered about recreating one of Margaret Macdonald’s iconic gesso panels? In this talk, Dai Vaughan will discuss the research and recreation process undertaken by himself and his late wife Jenny, to reveal the unique gesso method that Margaret Macdonald developed. Dai will present studies of the […]

Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel There was a time when there were no driving schools to teach anyone to drive, no garages to get a car repaired and no associations devoted to motorists’ interests, whether male or female. Engineering historian, Dr Nina Baker, will talk about women’s very active involvement in the early days of motoring […]