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A Talk About The Temperance Movement in Scotland with Dr. Elspeth King

In this talk at Mackintosh at the Willow, retired museum curator Elspeth King will trace the history of the temperance movement in Scotland.

A Talk About The Temperance Movement in Scotland with Dr. Elspeth King

About A Talk About The Temperance Movement in Scotland with Dr. Elspeth King

In this talk, Elspeth King will trace the history of the temperance movement from its foundation in October 1829 through its various stages, when licenced premises were banned from Glasgow Corporation properties in 1890 and the city became 'a very Tokyo for Tea Rooms' in a broad sweep to the present day.

Elspeth King is a retired museum curator who previously worked at the People's Palace, Glasgow (where she wrote the first history of Scottish temperance) then Abbot House, Dunfermline and the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.

Part of The Dug Out: Sunday Afternoon Talks for the Public in 2024. Dig deeper into the inspirations and history surrounding the original Willow Tea Rooms building with our series of talks for the public. All talks are led by an expert in their field and include a chance to ask questions, and a serving of tea/coffee and home-baked shortbread in one of our historical tea rooms.

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Family Baking Session: Bake Chocolate Marshmallow Teacakes with Jaz Spears

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In this Family Baking Session at Mackintosh at the Willow their Head of Pastry, Jazmine Spears, will teach you and your family how to make Chocolate Marshmallow Teacakes.

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In this talk, Yupin will explore the colours of tea, followed by a unique tea tasting. Enjoy the delicate flavours of teas enhanced by the sweetness of Scotland’s famous soft water.

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Learn about the connections between Mackintosh and Dracula, while decorating your own spooky Scottish castle-themed afternoon tea stand to take home and use at Mackintosh at the Willow!

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Adult Art Workshop: Make a Hand Bound Book with Toben Lewis

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Adult Halloween Event: Spirits of the Tea Rooms

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Come along for an evening of mysticism, fortune-telling, mindreading, and historical intrigue at Mackintosh at the Willow's Halloween event, Spirits of the Tea Rooms!

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Family Baking Session: Bake Pumpkin Pie

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In this Family Baking Session at Mackintosh at the Willow their Head Chef, Jaz Spears, will teach you and your family how to bake a pumpkin pie!

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