The Alexander Thomson Society
the work of Alexander Thomson

Merchandise

Unfortunately at present we do not have the facility to sell any of the following online but we are investigating having paypal added to the website in the near future. At present however there is an address for the Society and links to email addresses supplied to enable you to purchase any of the books and the video.

Video

NINEVEH ON THE CLYDE, THE ARCHITECTURE OF ALEXANDER 'GREEK' THOMSON

This 55 minute video by Murray Grigor includes additional footage not seen in its original television showing.The video is available in VHS (also NTSC format for US viewers). The Video is available to Society members at a special price of £12.00, incl P&P.

Please write to The Secretary, ATS, 7 Walmer Crescent, Glasgow or email sallywhite10@hotmail.com


Books

THE LIGHT OF TRUTH AND BEAUTY

In 'THE LIGHT OF TRUTH AND BEAUTY', Alexander Thomson's public lectures are brought together in a single volume. They reveal him as a powerful and eloquent speaker, and confirm that not only was he one of the most original architects of his time, but also that his was one of the greatest minds in Scottish architecture. Published at £9.95 paperback and £16.95 hardback, as a member of The Alexander Thomson Society you can save almost 50% on the retail cost of the book. Paperback: £6.00 (inclusive of P&P) Hardback: £11.00 (inclusive of P&P)

Please write to The Secretary, ATS, 7 Walmer Crescent, Glasgow or email sallywhite10@hotmail.com


GLASGOW NECROPOLIS AFTERLIVES Tales of Interments

GLASGOW NECROPOLIS AFTERLIVES Tales of Interments

In 'AFTERLIVES' by Ruth Johnston she tells some of the inspiring and sad stories which relate to the monuments and photographed over 150 of them erected to the memory of major players in the formation of Glasgow during its time as the 'Second City of the Empire.' including the architects and sculptors who were inspired to create some of the beautiful monuments in this garden cemetery: Alexander 'Greek' Thomson, J T Rochead, David Hamilton, John Bryce, Charles Wilson and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Full colour throughout Paperback 160pp 105 x 297 £8.00 P&P(UK) £1.00

To order Tel 0141 554 7207 ruth.johnstondesign@virgin.net
CITY OF THE DEAD - A GUIDE TO THE SOUTHERN NECROPOLIS

CITY OF THE DEAD - A GUIDE TO THE SOUTHERN NECROPOLIS

This newly published book by the South Glasgow Heritage Environment Trust (SGHET), which includes black and white illustrations and a pull-out map, is now available to order.

Please write to The Secretary, ATS, 7 Walmer Crescent, Glasgow or email sallywhite10@hotmail.com and your order will be forwarded to SGHET. Paperback £5.99 P&P (UK) £1.50."


Photographs
Left: Tenements, Nithsdale Street & Allison Street, Glasgow. 1876
Right: Egyptian Halls (Commercial), 84-100 Union Street, Glasgow. 1870-72