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 the style, 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?

Jackie Sangster Biography

As part of the Learning & Inclusion team at Historic Environment Scotland, Jackie works with 100s of 1000s of digital records on a daily basis.

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

"I work across Scotland to bring people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to discover, explore, understand and be inspired by our historic environment. I visit lifelong learners doing outreach with community groups, older people, reminiscence workshops and archives-based sessions for the dementia community. As a former teacher, I endeavour to make such engagement as creative as possible, to allow people to explore heritage in a meaningful and enjoyable way.”

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

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