Advanced Research Centre

Reflections of War & Society in Miniature: Lead Toy Soldiers from 1900-1960

05 May

Date: Tuesday 05 May 2026
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Categories: Social events
Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane

Come examine and explore the history of some of the toy soldier sets you might have only seen in shop windows!

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Play Across Time: A Night of Scottish Game History

05 May

Date: Tuesday 05 May 2026
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
Categories: Open days and visits, Social events
Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane

Exploring the history of Scottish games and gaming. Join us for a night exploring the history of Scottish games and gaming through an exciting programme of interactive activity.

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Shape Your History: Clay Chess Piece Making Inspired by the Lewis Chessmen

05 May

Date: Tuesday 05 May 2026
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Categories: Social events
Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane

Inspired by the Fir-thàilisg Leòdhais (Lewis Chessmen) this workshop invites you to create a chess piece from air dry clay.

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