A local social history group that has been running in Govan since 1988. We meet every Tuesday 2.00pm at Elderpark Workspace to talk about all things Govan.
Joined July 2022
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19 Jan 2024
Come join Govan Reminiscence Group for some hot soup and sandwiches at Fairfield Heritage after the annual K13 memorial service in Elder Park which takes place at 11am.
A big thanks to @CVSGlasgow and @TNLComFundScot for their support.
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
6 Jun 2025
Govan Fair Queen 2025: Olivia Dickson from Bun Sgoil Ghàidhlig Bhaile a' Ghobhainn (Govan Gaelic Primary School)
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
14 May 2025
New mural on gable of 1198 Govan Road is stunning! People in crowd are holding a banner that reads "Affordable housing is a right", the girl symbolises a modern Mary Barbour.
The mural is by artist Jeks and was commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of @LinthouseHA
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
9 Apr 2025
Film showing early "Coonsil Houses" (1922) in Govan Drumoyne, Craigton & Mosspark. 16s: Greenloan Avenue, Linthouse, 37s: St Kenneth Drive, Linthouse & 1m 51s: Ardshiel Road, Drumoyne.
Full 13min film available at British Film Institute
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9 Apr 2025
RT @LinthouseHA: @LinthouseHA are delighted with the fantastic murals by Jay Kaes and Gera1 as part of @SWG3glasgow
Yardworks GRID project.…
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8 Mar 2025
Nice day in Sunny Govan for our secretary, Esme Clark to lay some flowers to honour Mary Barbour and mark International Women's Day 2025.
Thanks to Nolan's Bazaar on Govan Road for providing the lovely flowers.
#iwmd2025
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
5 Mar 2025
Still time to get tickets for Ian Johnston's talk on Friday.
Ian will talk about his book on the history of the Fairfield shipyard.
We will have copies available to buy at the talk.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/fairfield…
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
4 Mar 2025
The @GovanStones needs more volunteers for our 2025 Season, which is shaping up to be our biggest and busiest since AD 900!
If you want to try your hand at pretty much anything we do at the museum, from working the shop to tours, just email us at:
📨 info@thegovanstones.org.uk
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
21 Feb 2025
We reopen the Govan Stones on the 1st of April, so start planning your free visit now!
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
26 Feb 2025
Central Govan Action Plan have commissioned Glasgow Building Preservation Trust to explore potential new uses for the Govan Lyceum.
Info session 4th March, 3pm-7pm at Pearce Institute.
@gbptrust @GetintoGovan
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
20 Feb 2025
Our Heritage Museum on Govan Road is currently looking for more volunteers.
Do you know anyone who would be interested???
No previous shipbuilding knowledge required, the current volunteer team will show you the ropes…..
Go On…….get in touch !!!!!
fairfieldgovan.co.uk/volunte…
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
19 Feb 2025
We are now in our 20th year🎉
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
14 Feb 2025
Due to popular demand, Ian Johnston will be giving another talk about his book on the history of the Fairfield shipyard in the Fairfield Boardroom where some of the history of this famous Glasgow shipyard was made.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/fairfield…
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
14 Feb 2025
Another new talk coming to Fairfield this spring - "P.S. Jeanie Deans".
Iain Quinn will talk about perhaps one of the most famous Clyde paddle steamers of all time, certainly the most popular.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/ps-jeanie…
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
14 Feb 2025
New talk coming to Fairfield in spring - "Arandora Star - Passenger Liner - to Cruise Vessel - to Prison Ship".
Raffaello Gonnella will talk about the the 1940 Arandora Star tragedy.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/arandora-…
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
Pressing pause on our 📸 thread before sharing some primary schools' #ArtDecoSouthsideAlive! Schools Model Building Challenge exhibition creations🧒🏢✨ See you then & signing-off with Bridge St subway 'Underground' station by Lourdes Secondary School S3 pupils... 🚇All aboard 🚇
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
17 Jan 2025
"Why we think Govan will be the best place to live in Glasgow in 2025" @Glasgow_Live
glasgowworld.com/best-in/bes…
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
17 Jan 2025
We are back open again on Monday, 1pm-4pm.
Open 5 days, Monday-Friday, 1pm-4pm.
🏗👨🏼🏭⛓️🚢
fairfieldgovan.co.uk/visit
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
Synchronicity max as 2025 marks both the #ArtDecoCentenary & #Glasgow850 celebrations! 🎉🎉 Looking forward to more about both in the year ahead... with the places, stories & designs that have shaped our unique landscape 💚 #DearGreenPlace #ArtDeco100 #ArtDecoSouthsideAlive ✨
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Govan Reminiscence Group retweeted
19 Dec 2024
Christmas Eve Service 6.30pm @govanlinthousep
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