January Lecture: 'The archaeology of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival'

This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online via Zoom. Please check the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events in case of any last minute changes. If you miss an event, it will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel shortly afterwards. Any queries please contact events@socantscot.org. 
 

This event is open and free to all.
The lecture will be followed by a free drinks reception from approximately 7pm which all attendees are invited to join.

January Lecture: 'The archaeology of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival'

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The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival was a seminal event in the modern re-invention of the city. In this lecture, Kenny will consider how archaeology (especially Roman) was represented at the Festival, including the unique reconstruction of an Antonine Wall gatehouse. He will also discuss the results of his own fieldwork and excavations (2022-2024) across what remains of the Festival site. The case will be made that archaeology is a powerful tool to explore recent events, engage the public, and unlock memories.



This talk will be presented by Dr Kenny Brophy BSc FSAScot, University of Glasgow.

Kenny is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Glasgow with 30 years’ experience of research and fieldwork into Scotland’s Neolithic and 20th century archaeology. This includes being co-director of the Strathearn Environs and Royal Forteviot (SERF) Project since 2006. Current research interests include the contemporary archaeology of prehistory, Glasgow’s archaeology, and exploring the social benefits of archaeology.  

Header image credit: Excavations in 2024 in the vicinity of where the Antonine Gardens Roman bathhouse was located during the Garden Festival, showing material dumped during dismantlement of the Festival site (c) Kenny Brophy
Main image credit: The reconstructed Antonine Wall gatehouse taken during the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival (c) Michael Gannon

Tickets

In Person Fellow Ticket Member Ticket Free
In Person Non-Fellow Ticket Non-Member Ticket Free
Online Fellow Ticket Member Ticket Free
Online Non-Fellow Ticket Non-Member Ticket Free

House Rules

  • The Society has a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and bullying.
  • All attendees are requested to act with respect to one another during this hybrid event.
  • Anyone making comments which we believe to be inappropriate (e.g. offensive or abusive) will be removed from the event immediately. Equivalent procedures (e.g. with regard to spam) will apply online.
     

Accessibility

  • The main entrance to the church is up four steps with a handrail.
  • Step free access is available via a door to the right of the building – please ring the bell for attention. Please note there is a tight turn in this passageway.
  • A standard accessible toilet is available on the ground floor and lower level (accessible via lift).
  • The venue (AUC sanctuary) has a hearing loop included.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed inside the venue.
  • If attending via Zoom, captions are included.
  • You can find further information on Accessibility here.
  • I f you have any further queries, do not hesitate to get in touch at events@socantscot.org.
From
09 January 2025
To
09 January 2025
Time
6.00pm to 8.00pm
Venue
41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

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