Kelvingrove Musseum & Art Gallery
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Glasgow, Scotland. The building houses one of Europe's great civic art collections. Since its refurbishment the museum is the most popular free to enter visitor attraction in Scotland, and the most visited museum in the United Kingdom outside London. It is located on Argyle Street, in the West End of the city, on the banks of the River Kelvin (opposite the architecturally similar Kelvin Hall, which was built in matching style some years later, after the previous hall had been destroyed by fire). It is adjacent to Kelvingrove Park and is situated immediately beneath the main campus of the University of Glasgow on Gilmorehill.
The construction of Kelvingrove was partly financed by the proceeds of the 1888 International Exhibition held in Kelvingrove Park. The gallery was designed by Sir John W. Simpson and E.J. Milner Allen and opened in 1901. It is built in a Spanish Baroque style, follows the Glaswegian tradition of using local red sandstone, and includes an entire program of architectural sculpture by George Frampton, Francis Derwent Wood and other sculptors.
Although intended as a permanent building, it was designed as a principal building of another International Exhibition in the Park in 1901. This explains why the building appears to be built 'back to front'. Nowadays most visitors enter from the main street, Argyle Street — the back of the building, rather than via the front entrance facing the Park (Kelvingrove has photographs and programmes from the original exhibition on display).
The museum's collections came mainly from the McLellan Galleries and from the old Kelvingrove House Museum in Kelvingrove Park. It has one of the finest collections of arms and armour in the world and a vast natural history collection. The art collection includes many outstanding European artworks, including works by the Old Masters, French Impressionists, Dutch Renaissance, Scottish Colourists and proponents of the Glasgow School.
The museum houses Christ of Saint John of the Cross by Salvador Dalí. The copyright of this painting was bought by the curator at the time after a meeting with Dalí himself. For a period between 1993 and 2006, the painting was moved to the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art.
Gallery of Modern Art - Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Gallery Of Modern Art Glasgow
Glasgow's newest upscale art gallery, housing the best of modern Scottish artists.
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- ... galleries - far too many to mention in detail in an overview but among those most worthy of seeing are the Gallery of Modern Art (the second most visited modern art gallery outside of London) the McClellan Galleries, the Burrell Collection, the Museum of ...
- ... Today we again rolled out late with the intention of making an afternoon of the Gallery of Modern Art but they weren't kidding about the Gallery part - it was a teeny weeny one and we gazed at all ...
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- Fiona at Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art by Fiseb from a blog titled End of Scotland
- Ceiling of Gallery of Modern Art by Travelingdiva from a blog titled Calgary to Glasgow
- The Gallery of Modern Art by Tjfeldman1116 from a blog titled A Whirlwind Day
- Gallery of Modern Art by Katyj from a blog titled Glasgow
- Gallery of Modern Art by Will from a blog titled A land of green and grey
- Gallery of Modern Art by Travelingdiva from a blog titled Calgary to Glasgow
Places to see in ( Glasgow - UK )
Places to see in ( Glasgow - UK )
Glasgow is a port city on the River Clyde in Scotland's western Lowlands. It's famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, a rich legacy of the city's 18th–20th-century prosperity due to trade and shipbuilding. Today it's a national cultural hub, home to institutions including the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as acclaimed museums and a thriving music scene.
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, and third largest in the United Kingdom. Historically part of Lanarkshire, it is now one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. Glasgow is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. Inhabitants of the city are referred to as Glaswegians.
Glasgow grew from a small rural settlement on the River Clyde to become the largest seaport in Britain. Expanding from the medieval bishopric and royal burgh, and the later establishment of the University of Glasgow in the 15th century, Glasgow became a major centre of the Scottish Enlightenment in the 18th century. From the 18th century the city also grew as one of Great Britain's main hubs of transatlantic trade with North America and the West Indies.
With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, the population and economy of Glasgow and the surrounding region expanded rapidly to become one of the world's pre-eminent centres of chemicals, textiles and engineering; most notably in the shipbuilding and marine engineering industry, which produced many innovative and famous vessels. Glasgow was the Second City of the British Empire for much of the Victorian era and Edwardian period, although many cities argue the title was theirs.
Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games and is also well known in the sporting world for the football rivalry of the Old Firm between Celtic and Rangers. Glasgow is also known for Glasgow patter, a distinct dialect that is noted for being difficult to understand by those from outside the city.
Glasgow has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT). The city has many bus services; since bus deregulation almost all are provided by private operators though SPT part-funds some services. The principal bus operators within the city are: First Glasgow, McGill's Buses, Stagecoach West Scotland and Glasgow Citybus. The main bus terminal in the city is Buchanan bus station.
Glasgow has the most extensive urban rail network in the UK outside of London with rail services travelling to a large part of the West of Scotland.
Alot to see in ( Glasgow - UK ) such as :
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Riverside Museum
Glasgow Science Centre
Burrell Collection
People's Palace, Glasgow
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow Green
Glasgow Necropolis
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
House for an Art Lover
George Square
Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery
Kelvingrove Park
Gallery of Modern Art
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Ibrox Stadium
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
Celtic Park
Scotland Street School Museum
Glasgow Cathedral
The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Provand's Lordship
Pollok House
Scottish Football Museum
Holmwood House
Glasgow Tower
Centre for Contemporary Arts
Tollcross, Glasgow
M&D's
Mugdock Country Park
Rouken Glen
Glasgow Central Mosque
Govan Old Parish Church
McLellan Galleries
Pollok Country Park
Bellahouston Park
Willow Tearooms
Mitchell Library
Victoria Park, Glasgow
Mackintosh House
Tenement House
The Tall Ship at Riverside
Glasgow University Library
Linn Park
Wonder World Soft Play
Alexandra Park, Glasgow
Cathkin Braes Country Park
( Glasgow - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Glasgow . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Glasgow - UK
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Glasgow Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on ancestry visit to Glasgow. The museum's collections come mainly from the McLellan Galleries and from the old Kelvingrove House Museum in Kelvingrove Park. It has one of the finest collections of arms and armour in the world and a vast natural history collection. The art collection includes many outstanding European artworks, including works by the Old Masters, French Impressionists, Dutch Renaissance, Scottish Colourists and exponents of the Glasgow School.
Hotel deals in Glasgow Vacations United Kingdom
Glasgow Marriott Hotel
The Glasgow Marriott Hotel is conveniently located near major highways for easy access to shopping and nightlife. It is only a five minute walk to shopping, or the Scottish Exhibition Center and the conference center. You are never far from historical attractions and ancient ruins, and tours and day trips can be arranged at the hotel. The Glasgow Marriott Hotel is 8 miles from the Glasgow airport. There is public transportation available nearby.
Marks Hotel
Situated right in the heart of Glasgow's cultural, retail and economic areas, the Marks Hotel puts you within reach of whatever you would like to do. Within a half mile, you will find George Square and the King's Theater. Within a mile you will find Glasgow Cathedral. The hotel is also within easy walking distance from the main business district and the shopping centers. Central Station is within a 5 minute walk from the Marks Hotel, offering direct service to Prestwick.
Novotel Glasgow Centre
Located in central Glasgow, Novotel Glasgow Centre is a family-friendly hotel within walking distance of Centre for Contemporary Art, Kings Theatre Glasgow, and McLellan Galleries. Additional points of interest include George Square and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Crowne Plaza Glasgow
The Crowne Plaza Glasgow is located directly opposite the Glasgow Science Center, and overlooks the Clyde River. Guests staying in this Glasgow hotel will enjoy easy access to shopping areas such as Braehead, the Buchanan Galleries, Argyle Street, and the Tall Ship. Glasgow Central train station is just one mile away from the Crowne Plaza Glasgow.
Argyll Hotel Inveraray
Beinn an Lochain and Ben Donich are within easy driving distance of the Argyll Hotel Inveraray. For an easy and effortless check-in and departure experience, take advantage of the Argyll Hotel Inveraray's express check-in/check-out facility which minimises the usual hassles leaving you with more time to enjoy your trip. Guests can take advantage of the available internet access to stay in touch with friends and family while away. Many tourist attractions are within easy reach.
The Burrell Collection - Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Burrell Collection Glasgow
This museum houses the private collection of Sir William Burrell.
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- ... We were planning on going to Pollok Park and the Burrell Collection, but we couldn't figure out which bus to take Instead, we went to see the Botanic Gardens, which were well worth it ...
- ... The tour included a couple stops to museums like the museum of transportation and the Burrell collection ...
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- Lots of displays at the Burrell Collection by Travel_junkie from a blog titled Glasgow = awesome
- Paintings at the Burrell collection by Travel_junkie from a blog titled Glasgow = awesome
- The Burrell Collection Museum by Travel_junkie from a blog titled Glasgow = awesome
Bed and Breakfast Hotels in Glasgow Vacations United Kingdom
No 15 Hotel
With its central location, No 15 Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Glasgow. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers non smoking rooms, bathrobes, daily newspaper, desk, hair dryer. Services and amenities available for guests at this Glasgow accommodation consist of business center. Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as garden. These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Glasgow. Please complete our secure online booking form by entering your period of stay.
McLays Guest House
Being located in the heart of the Glasgow city center makes the McLays Guest House convenient to everything the city has to offer. This Glasgow hotel is within walking distance from museums, art galleries and shopping. Such well known shopping streets such as Sauchiehall Street, and Buchanan Street make the location great for those who love to shop. You may also want to take the time to explore the several bars, cafes, restaurants and nightclubs nearby to more fully enjoy the city of Glasgow. Glasgow Central Station, Queen Street Station and Buchanan Street Station are all a 15 -- 20 minute walk from the McLays Guest House.
Carnbooth House Hotel Glasgow
Carnbooth House is ideally situated in a picturesque country setting on the south side of Glasgow, only 5 miles from the city centre. Local villages include Carmunnock, Busby, Thortonhall and Castlemilk. The town of East Kilbride is a 10 minute drive away, and within a15 minute drive are areas such as Clakston, Williamwood, Newton Mearns and Giffnock. Carnbooth House is ideally situated in a picturesque country setting on the south side of Glasgow, only 5 miles from the city centre.
Adelaides
Only two minutes away from Kings Theatre Glasgow, and a short walk to King Tut's Wah Wah Hut and McLellan Galleries, the Adelaides is set in the city centre. Glasgow's attractions, such as Buchanan Galleries and Pavilion Theatre Glasgow are within an easy walking distance.
Alamo Guest House
The The Alamo Guest House is located in Glasgow making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. The The Alamo Guest House boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each guestroom is tastefully appointed with non smoking rooms, bathrobes, daily newspaper, hair dryer, ironing board. This Glasgow accommodation features on-site facilities such as safety deposit boxes, bicycle rental. Along with its convenient location in Glasgow, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests. To book a room at the The Alamo Guest House, please select your dates of travel and complete fill out our secure online booking form.
DAVID ZWIRNER - Jordan Wolfson
Jordan Wolfson
Solo Exhibition
David Zwirner- 533 W. 19th
533 W. 19th Street
New York, NY 10011
March 6th - April 19th, 2014
Opening: March 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
David Zwirner is pleased to present its first exhibition with Jordan
Wolfson, on view at 533 West 19th Street in New York. Wolfson, who
joined the gallery in 2013, will debut an animatronic sculpture, a major
development in the artist's practice. Also on view will be new wall-
mounted sculptures and the video Raspberry Poser (2012), shown in
New York for the first time.
Over the past decade, Wolfson has become known for his thought-
provoking works in a wide range of media, including video, sculpture,
installation, photography, and performance. He pulls intuitively from
the world of advertising, the Internet, and the technology industries to
produce ambitious and enigmatic narratives. However, instead of
simply appropriating found material, the artist creates his own unique
content, which frequently revolves around a series of invented,
animated characters.
Presented here for the first time, Wolfson's animatronic sculpture
combines film, installation, and performance in the figure of a
curvaceous, scantily clad woman covered in dirt marks and wearing a
witch mask. Unlike the artist's two-dimensional subjects, this life-size
character was developed in close collaboration with a special effects
studio in California used by major Hollywood productions. The woman
can be encountered on a one-on-one basis in a mirrored room in the
gallery, creating a different kind of viewing experience that intensifies
the importance of the gaze found throughout Wolfson's work.
In a new series of sculptures mounted to the wall, digital inkjet prints
featuring their own cast of cartoon characters are overlaid with the
artist's bumper stickers, which also align the four sides of the sculptures.
These stickers combine to create jumbled narratives seemingly
intended for mass consumption. While they appear readymade, each
has been designed and written by Wolfson.
Composed of digital video, computer-generated imagery, and the
artist's drawings, Raspberry Poser is part of a series of works that began
with Con Leche, an animation of marching Diet Coke bottles from 2009,
and also include Animation, masks from 2011 featuring his Shylockian
Jew character. Unlike these earlier videos, Raspberry Poser involves
multiple subjects, including a punk played by Wolfson himself
wandering around New York City and Paris, a heart-filled condom,
bouncy HIV viruses, and a chilled-out, self-destructive adolescent
cartoon character.
Jordan Wolfson was born in 1980 in New York. In 2003, he received his
B.F.A. in sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design.
In April 2014, a selection of his video works will be shown at the
McLellan Galleries in Glasgow as part of the 6th Glasgow International.
In 2013, Jordan Wolfson: Ecce Homo/le Poseur marked the most
comprehensive survey of his work to date, organized by the Stedelijk
Museum voor Actuele Kunst (S.M.A.K.) in Ghent. Also in 2013 was his
first solo exhibition in the United Kingdom presented at the Chisenhale
Gallery in London. Other institutions which have previously hosted solo
shows include the Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna; REDCAT, Los Angeles (both
2012); Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf (2011); CCA
Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts, San Francisco (2009); Swiss
Institute of Contemporary Art, New York (2008); Galleria d'Arte
Moderna e Contemporanea di Bergamo, Italy (2007); and the
Kunsthalle Zürich (2004).
In 2009, he received the prestigious Cartier Award from the Frieze
Foundation, which helps an artist from outside the United Kingdom
realize a major project at Frieze Art Fair in London.
Work by Wolfson is held in public collections worldwide, including the
Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Turin; Galleria d'Arte Moderna e
Contemporanea di Bergamo, Italy; Magasin 3 Stockholm Konsthall;
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago; Museum Ludwig, Cologne;
Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst (S.M.A.K.), Ghent; and the Whitney
Museum of American Art, New York. The artist lives and works in New
York and Los Angeles.
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THE BURRELL COLLECTION GLASGOW
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSEUMS IN SCOTLAND,A SMALL LOOK AT A ROOM INSIDE!MY SONS DECIDE TO HAVE A FIGHT IN IT,THE STAFF WERE NOT AMUSED
The Lighthouse Glasgow view from the top Charles Rennie Macintosh
Worth a visit to the top! Sep 2015
Sethukarnan's Scotland Tour Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, opened in 1901, houses one of Europe’s great art collections, with 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Scotland and the most visited museum in the United Kingdom outside London.
When Kelvingrove re-opened after restoration in July 2006 after a three-year redisplay work it was organised into two halves: (1) The Life galleries representing natural history, human history and prehistory and (2) The Expression galleries which include the fine art collections, a significant part of the paintings from the collections of Archibald McLellan. The19th century French paintings include works by Monet, Gauguin and Renoir. Other highlights are Rembrandt’s ‘Man in Armour’, ‘Christ and the Adulteress’ by Titian and Salvador Dali’s ‘Christ of St John of the Cross’. Sir Roger the Asian elephant and a Spitfire plane hanging from the ceiling of the west court are big museum attractions.
A short walk across the River Kelvin is the University of Glasgow. The University of Glasgow originated in classes held within the precinct of the Glasgow Cathedral. William Turnbull, Bishop of Glasgow was responsible for the foundation of the University in1451. The Bishops of Glasgow served as Chancellors of the University for around two hundred years. In 1460, the University moved out of the Cathedral to an adjacent site on the east side of the High Street, and moved to its current home on Gilmorehill in 1870.
Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band - Pre Worlds Practice MSR @ Kelvingrove, Glasgow
Donald MacLellan of Rothesay / The Shepherd's Crook / Charlie's Welcome
Burrell Collection Museum , Glasgow
Burrell Museum , Glasgow
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Glasgow | Wikipedia audio article
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Glasgow
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- Socrates
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Glasgow (; Scots: Glesga [ˈɡlezɡə]; Scottish Gaelic: Glaschu [ˈkl̪ˠas̪əxu]) is the most populous city in Scotland, and the third most populous city in the United Kingdom, as of the 2017 estimated city population of 621,020. Historically part of Lanarkshire, the city now forms the Glasgow City council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland; the local authority is Glasgow City Council. Glasgow is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. Inhabitants of the city are referred to as Glaswegians or Weegies. It is the fifth most visited city in the UK. Glasgow is also known for the Glasgow patter, a distinct dialect of the Scots language that is noted for being difficult to understand by those from outside the city.
Glasgow grew from a small rural settlement on the River Clyde to become the largest seaport in Scotland, and tenth largest by tonnage in Britain. Expanding from the medieval bishopric and royal burgh, and the later establishment of the University of Glasgow in the fifteenth century, it became a major centre of the Scottish Enlightenment in the eighteenth century. From the eighteenth century onwards, the city also grew as one of Great Britain's main hubs of transatlantic trade with North America and the West Indies.
With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, the population and economy of Glasgow and the surrounding region expanded rapidly to become one of the world's pre-eminent centres of chemicals, textiles and engineering; most notably in the shipbuilding and marine engineering industry, which produced many innovative and famous vessels. Glasgow was the Second City of the British Empire for much of the Victorian era and Edwardian period, although many cities argue the title was theirs.In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, Glasgow's population grew rapidly, reaching a peak of 1,127,825 people in 1938. Comprehensive urban renewal projects in the 1960s, resulting in large-scale relocation of people to designated new towns; such as Cumbernauld, Livingston, East Kilbride and peripheral suburbs, followed by successive boundary changes, reduced the population of the City of Glasgow council area to an estimated 615,070, with 1,209,143 people living in the Greater Glasgow urban area. The wider metropolitan area is home to over 1,800,000 people, equating to around 33% of Scotland's population. The city has one of the highest densities of any locality in Scotland at 4,023/km2.
Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the first European Championships in 2018; and is also well known in the sporting world for football (particularly the Old Firm rivalry between Celtic and Rangers), rugby, athletics, tennis, golf and swimming.
Old Photographs Of Mount Florida Glasgow Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Mount Florida, Scottish Gaelic: Cnoc Florida, an area in the southeastern corner of the city of Glasgow. The Glasgow district of Mount Florida originated on the Lands of Mount Floridon which were described in detail when offered for sale at auction on 21 September 1814. Mount Florida is served by the Mount Florida railway station which lies upon the Cathcart Circle railway line. The area is home to Langside College. Scotland's National Stadium, Hampden Park, is located off Cathcart Road in the heart of Mount Florida. Battlefield East Parish Church is in Mount Florida. The first church on this site was by John Honeyman 1865 in Early English style. It became the hall in 1912 when the adjacent red sandstone church by John Galt was opened as Battlefield East Parish Church. Spacious, yet warm and intimate interior with galleries supported on cast-iron columns. Fine woodwork, especially the gallery fronts and wagon roof. Light plaster walls set off many fine stained glass including windows by Abbey Studios 1937, Sadie McLellan 1972 and Susan Laidler 1980. Pipe organ of 1912 by Ingram of Edinburgh. Attractive garden. The church became Clincarthill Parish Church on the union with Mount Florida Church in 2010.
Suffragette | Wikipedia audio article
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Suffragette
00:02:15 1 Background
00:02:24 1.1 Women's suffrage
00:03:08 1.2 British suffragists
00:05:51 1.3 Formation of the WSPU
00:07:52 2 WSPU campaigns
00:12:55 2.1 Imprisonment
00:14:31 2.2 Civil disobedience
00:14:50 2.3 Arson, bombs, and property damage
00:16:25 2.4 Hunger strikes and force-feeding
00:19:24 2.5 Legislation
00:20:24 2.6 The Bodyguard
00:22:02 3 World War I
00:23:56 4 1918 general election, women Members of Parliament
00:24:38 5 Legacy
00:30:43 6 Notable people
00:30:52 6.1 Great Britain
00:31:00 6.2 Ireland
00:31:08 7 Gallery
00:31:17 8 See also
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Suffragettes were members of militant women's organisations in the early 20th century who, under the banner Votes for Women, fought for the right to vote in public elections, known as women's suffrage. The term refers in particular to members of the British Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), a women-only movement founded in 1903 by Emmeline Pankhurst, which engaged in direct action and civil disobedience. In 1906 a reporter writing in the Daily Mail coined the term suffragette for the WSPU, from suffragist, in an attempt to belittle the women advocating women's suffrage. The militants embraced the new name, even adopting it for use as the title of the newspaper published by the WSPU.
Women had won the right to vote in several countries by the end of the 19th century; in 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant the vote to all women over the age of 21. When by 1903 women in Britain had not been enfranchised, Pankhurst decided that women had to do the work ourselves; the WSPU motto became deeds, not words. The suffragettes heckled politicians, tried to storm parliament, were attacked and sexually assaulted during battles with the police, chained themselves to railings, smashed windows, set fire to postboxes and empty buildings, set bombs in oeder to damage churches and property, and faced anger and ridicule in the media. When imprisoned they went on hunger strike, to which the government responded by force-feeding them. The death of one suffragette, Emily Davison, when she ran in front of the king's horse at the 1913 Epsom Derby, made headlines around the world. The WSPU campaign had varying levels of support from within the suffragette movement; breakaway groups formed, and within the WSPU itself not all members supported the direct action.The suffragette campaign was suspended when World War I broke out in 1914. After the war, the Representation of the People Act 1918 gave the vote to women over the age of 30 who met certain property qualifications. Ten years later women gained electoral equality with men when the Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act 1928 gave all women the vote at age 21.
A Place In Your Heart - Louis Freeman and his Playhouse Band
For the next ten days or so I'm going on a musical tour across the country, from Glasgow and heading south. The route will be circuitous and occasionally anachronistic but will roughly be set in the mid 1930s. No mp3, no electrical enhancements, no pretty pictures, just a trusty gramophone and some unusual and seldom heard British dance bands from the provincial to the west end and back.
There will be several records from Decca, not Messrs Hylton, Fox and Stone, examples of their work can be easily found, issues by Louis Freeman somewhat less so.
In 1934 Decca took recording equipment to Glasgow and captured the sound of Louis Freeman and his Playhouse band. It is believed that Tommy McQuater and George Chisolm were members of the band at this time.
Recorded in the McClellan Galleries, Glasgow on on 8th June 1934, here is Louis Freeman and his Played Band with A place in my heart.
Tomorrow my travels take me to Blackpool.
BBC Radio, Jehovahs Witnesses document destroying pre IICSA Investigation - JW.org
Sunday morning, 14 February 2016 - BBC Radio 4 programme - full
Jehovah's Witness Investigation, Mental Health Chaplains, The art of being still.
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Faculty of Science - Thursday 23rd June 2016, 11am
Thursday 23 June
11.00 am
Sir Peter Knight – DSc
HG Presenter – Prof Erling Riis
Ms Debbie Crosbie – Alumna of the Year
Prof Eleanor Shaw – Alumna Presenter
Physics
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
214th Commencement Exercises of Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College conferred 472 bachelor of arts degrees to the Class of 2019 during its 214th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 25, 2019.
The Class includes students from forty-five states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and nineteen other countries and territories.
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