The next meeting of the Johnstone History Society will be held on Tuesday, 9 December, at the Masonic Hall, Collier Street, Johnstone.
Time: 7:15 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start.
Speaker: Iain Murray
Topic: Johnstone and the Clyde
All are welcome. Admission is free for members; visitors £2.
Why not consider joining the History Society? The annual subscription is £10, which more than covers the cost of the talks. You may join on the night or visit the history museum to sign up.
2025–2026 Syllabus
Tuesday, 9 December – Johnstone and the Clyde, by Iain Murray
Tuesday, 13 January – Glasgow, the Clyde and Slavery – a Publisher’s Perspective, by David Pettigrew
Tuesday, 10 February – The Life, Loves and Legacy of David McHaffie… an Ordinary Glasgow Merchant?, by Paul Noble
Tuesday, 10 March – Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Tuesday, 17 March – Social Evening for Members
Tuesday, 14 April – Elsie Inglis – “Go Home and Sit Still”, by Liz Allan
Tuesday, 12 May – Mary Queen of Scots, by Alison Cathcart
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