Stories from Glasgow: Episode One – Tracing Glasgow's Imperial Past
Published: 2 October 2023
How can walking help us to understand Glasgow’s hidden histories of empire? Dr Rosie Spooner has been leading walking tours in Kelvingrove since 2017.
How can walking help us to understand Glasgow’s hidden histories of empire?
Dr Rosie Spooner has been leading critical heritage walking tours of Glasgow since 2017. Centring on Kelvingrove Park and Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, the walks explore how Glasgow’s built environment and museum collections have been shaped by its involvement in chattel slavery, colonization and imperialism.
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First published: 2 October 2023