On Thursday 2nd February 2017, Ross McGregor, the Librarian and Heritage Manager at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, gave a fascinating talk to the Society on the College's history and collections; at the meeting he also intimated that it might be possible to arrange an afternoon visit for members. This will now place on Monday 8th October at 2 pm as described in the letter below which is being emailed to those members who have already given the Society permission to communicate in this way.
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Visit to the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5RJ
Date Monday
8th October, 2018.
Time
2 pm in the
reception area of the Royal College.
Duration
of visit About one hour.
Tour of the College We will be met by Clare Harrison, the
Library and Heritage Officer, who will guide the group and be available to
answer any questions.
The usual facilities will be available to the group but on
this occasion catering will not.
Transport This will NOT be provided by KDSA. Interested
members will therefore have to make their own arrangements to reach the College
by 2.00 pm. The principal options are:
1.
Car parking is limited in the immediate environs
of the College and therefore is not recommended. It is also expensive if a bay
can be found.
2.
Bus No. X85/87 from Kirkintilloch or Lenzie to
Buchanan Street Bus Station or train from Lenzie to Queen Street Station and
then either walk (about 15 minutes) or take a taxi. For members arriving at the
bus station, there is also the option of taking bus No. 77 from there to Bath
Street and then walking through Blythswood Square to St Vincent Street.
It is
appreciated that these arrangements have been made at rather short notice and
only a few days after the first scheduled meeting of KDSA. Nevertheless, it is
hoped that a good number of members will take part in this first outing of the
new 2018/19 season.
Final
numbers need to be known as soon as possible (Thursday 4th October at the
latest); please contact the Society via email: kdsantiquaries"at"gmail.com.
See
you there
David
Graham
