George English : Family History George quickly established his audience’s origins as any good genealogist should do. Unsurprisingly he found that the majority of members were of West of Scotland born but others came from further afield in Scotland, Ireland,
Born in London in 1947 to a Scots father and a Welsh mother , we moved to Rutherglen to live in 1953. My father was pipe major in the Cameronians but neither me nor my two brothers learned to play
Niall has nearly two decades experience as an architect and has focused exclusively on built heritage and conservation issues for the last six years. Niall is heavily involved in heritage and community issues in Glasgow being chair of Pollokshields Heritage,
The Central Hotel in Glasgow, adjoining Central Station, has had a place in the city’s history since 1883. It was once the place to see and be seen, whether it was enjoying fine French cuisine in the famous Malmaison restaurant,
George English is a professional genealogist with many years of experience of genealogical research in Scotland, UK and other parts of the world. He has spoken at national conferences and published genealogical works in UK, Europe and USA. George specialises in
Quiz Night (Actually morning, 26 th September, 2017) Barry Adams-Strump The chairman welcomed Barry-Adams Strump, a retired GP who now travels throughout the UK on the panel of the MPTS medical practitioners’ tribunal service. Besides this professional activity, Barry also
19th September 2017 -Old Kilpatrick to Bowling Alighting from the train at Old Kilpatrick station, Oliver Thomson led the twelve walkers under the Erskine Bridge, over the canal and down to the river Clyde where we picked up the path
Ferguson Shipping’s update 12th September, 2017 John Morgan introduced himself as Business Development Manager of Ferguson Shipping. He had grown up on the Clyde in a family with a ship-building background. The firm of Ferguson was founded by three brothers
“Quiz night” is the heading for the Probus meeting on the 26th September…..but, sorry, we go it wrong….this is not a “night” but an ordinary morning meeting……although, admittedly, a somewhat different one! Barry Adams-Strump is an expert at running quizzes
John W Morgan Director of Business Development – Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited “Rebirth of the Clyde” Born in Govan; John moved to Greenock when he was 3; and on to Bridge of Allan when he was 18, where he has
