Join us for a screening of our interview with Professor David Walker, a leading figure from the early days of conservation in Glasgow & Scotland, as we explore the huge amount of work that was done in the 1960s and since to protect Glasgow’s heritage and impress upon the people in power how significant it is to the city.

Those of us working to protect and promote Glasgow’s heritage today stand on the shoulders of some true greats that have gone before us, who worked tirelessly to establish the conservation movement we know today. The emotion in this interview – decades on from the moment itself – was incredible. So much has changed since the 1960s, and yet… there are still so many people out there pouring their heart and soul into advocating for Glasgow’s historic buildings.

Professor David Walker OBE LL.D FSA Hon FRIAS joined the Scottish Office as Senior Investigator of Historic Buildings in 1961 and remained there until 1993, latterly as Historic Scotland’s Chief Inspector. He was Honorary Professor of Art History at the University of St Andrews from 1994 to 2001. The large quantity of material collected by Professor Walker since the 1950s formed the starting point for the creation of the Dictionary of Scottish Architects, launched in 2006.

We believe that these oral histories are an important part of our heritage, and that in understanding how we got to the present situation we are better prepared to continue to campaign to protect and enhance Glasgow’s historic built environment.

We want to hear your thoughts about the interview and your ideas about the important and timely issues it raises about Glasgow’s built environment. Following the screening, GCHT will host a conversation about the film.

Attendees will also receive links to the additional interviews that were recorded with Audrey Gardner, Dr James Macauley, and our Patron, Professor John Hume.

Programme:

7.30pm : In Conversation with Professor David Walker (film screening)
8.30pm : Discussion
9pm : Close