If you are not getting out and about - nothings happenin.

From  the summer series of walks:

 Calton Weavers Walk
"Thanks to John and Bob's extensive knowledge of Glasgow's history I've learned a lot of new and interesting things about the city.  This walk was a real eye-opener to me that has helped me to understand the way Glasgow has grown (and later shrank) since the time of the Weaver's Strikes up until present day. It's been a really moving experience to walk through the city and to find out so many different details about the history and the importance of different buildings, streets, areas and their relationship to the different social movements and politics that have shaped the city throughout the years. 

Although some things were not new to me like the emergence of the wealthy ruling class during the slavery and tobacco years, others like the explanation of the division between the East and the West of the city imposed by the prevailing westerly winds during the heavily polluted industrial era turned out the be really interesting facts.  Places like High Street, Calton, Glasgow Green or the People's Palace that I didn't even know before the walk have a special meaning for me now and I feel really greatful to have had the opportunity to learn so many things through the eyes of genuine Glaswegians. 

I was impressed to see the great effort put in reviving the submerged history of Glasgow and in particular of the class struggles from the past. I wish more people could take part in these talks to learn more about real brave characters of Scotland's history like the Calton's weavers. Some were ruthlessly massacred by the army in their effort to improve their living conditions at that time but forgetting about them now would be really regretful.  They must continue to be remembered in order to help communities to feel proud about their history through their example. Thanks again for this walk."
 
Victor Martinez, Madrid (Spain)