Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival
Sat 26 Sept · 12:30
Hillhead Library
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The Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival event will take place on 26 September 2026 at the Hillhead Library in Glasgow, with Lex Lamb discussing the history of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.
In conversation with journalist Mark Smith, join author Lex Lamb as they discuss the history of the much-loved 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.
Lex Lamb's book, The Glasgow Garden Festival, examines the importance of the 1988 event to Glasgow’s history, the stories behind it and how writing about the event reveals a snapshot of Scottish civic, cultural and economic life in the late ‘80s.
Lex Lamb is a designer and local historian who has led projects exploring the legacy of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.
The book features a stunning selection of photography of the 1988 event. This session will delight all those who remember the event so fondly.
Free to attend. Eventbrite booking required.
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Frequently asked questions
Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 12:30.
Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival is held at Hillhead Library in Glasgow (348 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AP).
Entry to Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival is free.
Tickets for Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival
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The Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival event will take place on 26 September 2026 at the Hillhead Library in Glasgow, with Lex Lamb discussing the history of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.
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In conversation with journalist Mark Smith, join author Lex Lamb as they discuss the history of the much-loved 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.
Lex Lamb's book, The Glasgow Garden Festival, examines the importance of the 1988 event to Glasgow’s history, the stories behind it and how writing about the event reveals a snapshot of Scottish civic, cultural and economic life in the late ‘80s.
Lex Lamb is a designer and local historian who has led projects exploring the legacy of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.
The book features a stunning selection of photography of the 1988 event. This session will delight all those who remember the event so fondly.
Free to attend. Eventbrite booking required.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival?
Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 12:30.
Where is Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival taking place?
Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival is held at Hillhead Library in Glasgow (348 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AP).
How much are tickets for Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival?
Entry to Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival is free.
How do I get tickets for Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival?
Tickets for Lex Lamb in conversation: The 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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