| Admin/Biog History | Alexander 'Greek' Thomson was a Scottish architect. Stamp's research into Thomson was extensive, he founded the Alexander Thomson Society in 1991, and researched the architect for a variety of activities including scholarship, journalism, teaching, broadcasts, and exhibitions. When Stamp moved to Glasgow, he lived at 1 Moray Place, the home of Alexander Thomson.
Stamp published widely on Thomson, writing and contributing to publications, including:
-Stamp, G. and McKinstry, S. (eds.) (1994) 'Greek' Thomson. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
-Stamp, G. (ed.) (1999) The light of truth and beauty : the lectures of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson architect 1817-1875. Glasgow: Alexander Thomson Society.
-Stamp, G. and Glasgow 1999 Festival Company Ltd (1999) Alexander Thomson : the unknown genius. London: Laurence King Publishing in association with Glasgow 1999 Festival Company Ltd. |
| Description | This file includes material concerning Stamp's research into the architect Alexander Thomson. It includes material concerning Stamp's work with the film-maker Murray Grigor, on the 1999 exhibition, and Girgor's film: 'Thomson, Nineveh on the Clyde', in which Stamp features.
Also includes material concerning the conservation of St Vincent Street Church, Glasgow, and the Thomson monument competition. |