Poet Edwin Morgan used scrapbooking as part of his creative process. Join staff from the Mitchell Library to make your own collage, inspired by Morgan's poetry and the history / the here & now / the future of Sauchiehall Street. The Mitchell Library has a large amount of material donated by the well-known Glasgow poet - and first Scottish 'Makar' - Edwin Morgan (1920-2010). As well as manuscripts, photographs and other items, the largest part of the collection is Morgan's own working library. This event is apart of the programme for the exploration phase of Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District. The programme is developing a bold 10-year plan to renew Sauchiehall Street. With funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund UK-wide Heritage Places programme, and in partnership with Glasgow City Council, this initial discovery phase is working with cultural organisations, businesses and communities to celebrate the past and plan for the future by: · Uncovering its roots: examining the stories that shaped Sauchiehall Street’s history. · Animating the streets: hosting events and activities that bring people together. · Renewing its charm: revitalising historic buildings to sustain our communities. If you have questions about this event, please email: [email protected].

Join us for a look at Glasgow through illustrations and photographs including the works of three artists / photographers: William Graham (1845 – 1914) Railwayman, photographer and antiquarian William Simpson (1823 – 1899), Lithographer, artist and war correspondent Thomas Annan (1829 – 1887), Photographer These three men depicted the streets and people of Glasgow over a hundred years, documenting the changing architecture and people. Bring the story of the city to life with this drop in session. We will be joined by Librarian Clare Thompson from the Mitchell Library. Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District is a bold 10-year plan to renew Sauchiehall Street. With funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund UK-wide Heritage Places programme, and in partnership with Glasgow City Council, this initial discovery phase is working with cultural organisations, businesses and communities to celebrate the past and plan for the future by: · Uncovering its roots: examining the stories that shaped Sauchiehall Street’s history. · Animating the streets: hosting events and activities that bring people together. · Renewing its charm: revitalising historic buildings to sustain our communities. Sauchiehall Street is the spine of the project, bookended by the Mitchell Library and The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The project also takes in the adjacent streets: Bath Street and Renfrew Street, as well as the Garnethill community. Activities as part of this phase will run until June 2025, setting the stage for a long-term revival of the area.