About this Event
How did a small nation create the greatest social phenomenon the world has ever seen?
Perhaps the answer is: Football is the sporting wing of the Scottish Enlightenment.
About the talk
Presented by sports historian Ged O’Brien who was instrumental in establishing the Museum of Football at Hampden Park.
Ged’s illustrated, wide ranging talk will include: Queen’s Park, the First Hampden and the Turnpike Road through Cathcart and the Pavilion; Old Cathkin Park and the second Hampden; personalities including John Harley Cathcart, Archibald Rae, Robert Gardner, Willie Maley and R S McColl.
Glasgow Charity Cup – the Victoria Hospital; Cathcart Cemetery… and more!
Talk will last 60 minutes with Q&A session to follow.
Event venue & nearby stays
Finn's Place, 167 Ledard Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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