Paisley’s Architectural Heritage: Some Key Buildings and their Designers

On 26th June 2019, a daylong conference took place exploring Paisley’s architectural heritage. With a keynote address by Professor John Hume, subjects included: Charles Wilson; John Honeyman; Rowand Anderson; Peddie & Kinnear; T.G. Abercrombie and The Secret Collection.

Part of Sma’ Shot Day 2019 celebrations.

PROGRAMME

Prof Frank Walker

Introduction from morning Chair

Prof John Hume

Paisley’s Architects 

Fiona Sinclair

Charles Wilson – Architect of Paisley’s  Porridge Bowl

Simon Green                             

John Honeyman and Paisley

Prof Sam McKinstry

Rowand Anderson and Paisley: Three Significant Interventions

Prof Sam McKinstry

Introduction from afternoon Chair  

Dr David Walker

The Architectural Practice of John Dick Peddie and Charles George Hood Kinnear, 1845-1879

Michael Davis

 Great or Good? The Work of Thomas Graham Abercrombie in Context

Ewan Imrie & Morag Macpherson    

Revealing the untold stories of Paisley High Street

Supported by TH.CARS2