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Glasgow Through the Decades: A Photography Walking Tour

Saturday 4th August 11am-1pm (Finish time may vary)

A unique guided tour with photographer/filmmaker Chris Leslie, covering some of the inner East of Glasgow, its hidden past and present as depicted in the photographs of some leading documentary photographers. Starting off with a guided tour of Steven Berkoff’s ‘Gorbals 1966’ exhibition at Street Level, it will reference images over the decades by Thomas Annan, Oscar Marzaroli, Joseph McKenzie, Malcolm Hill, Hugh Hood, Allan Bovill and Chris Leslie. It will take in the Bridgegait, Glasgow Cross/Saltmarket, London Road and the Barras and conclude back at Trongate 103. 

This event is now fully booked.

Further Information

This is a guided walk, led by Chris Leslie, to locations that feature in photographs by the listed artists above. Visual handouts will be available for attendees to reference.

Please note this is not a practical photography exercise though bringing your camera is welcome. It will cover a radius of approximately 2 miles in walking, and outwith the initial visit to Street Level Photoworks, it will be conducted outdoors. Please dress for the weather! Open to all, though better suited to adults and older children.

Meeting Time and Location: 10.45am
Street Level Photoworks, Trongate 103, Glasgow G1 5HD
Tel: 0141 552 2151

Banner Image: © Hugh Hood
Left Image: © Chris Leslie

     

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