Scotland in the 1930s: an Art Deco journey through archive footage, from Queen Mary and lidos to cinemas and the Empire Exhibition.

Using a wealth of archive imagery we shall embark upon on a tour of Scotland in the 1930s, exploring all things Deco; setting sail on the Queen Mary, we’ll admire the best Moderne buildings which embraced thestyle, lounge at the lido, take some streamlined transport here & there;and wonder at the some of the many cinemas of Glasgow.

We’ll conclude our long look at this stylish decade in Bellahouston Park; with a visit to The Empire Exhibition of 1938, perhaps the epitome of the era?

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As part of the Learning & Inclusion team at HistoricEnvironment Scotland, Jackie works with 100s of 1000s of digital records on adaily basis.

Using photography she researches, develops & deliversthe archives outreach element of HES Learning & Inclusion programme.

"I work across Scotland to bring people of all agesand backgrounds the opportunity to discover, explore, understand and beinspired by our historic environment. I visit lifelong learners doing outreachwith community groups, older people, reminiscence workshops and archives-basedsessions for the dementia community. As a former teacher, I endeavour to makesuch engagement as creative as possible, to allow people to explore heritage ina meaningful and enjoyable way.”

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Photo © Courtesy of HES (Collection of photographs relating to the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland).

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