Yesterday we were out with our hi-vis on seeing some archaeology in action, exploring the remains of the Victoria Foundry with Scottish Canals, on the Forth & Clyde Canal at Applecross Street.
Our trial trench on the site revealed some interesting finds and we’re inviting you along to help us find out more!
We’re holding an exciting afternoon of events on Saturday 22nd August to explore and uncover the remains of the Victoria Foundry, dating back to the heyday of the Forth & Clyde Canal in the 19th century and an early example of canal-side industry.
At the event you’ll be able to work with experts from Archaeology Scotland to help excavate the site and interpret and record our findings (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
You can also enjoy a sonic exploration of metal working with ‘From Industry to Culture’ – a sound piece by Philip Gurrey, inspired by the historical shift in Glasgow’s recent past from industry to culture…
…find out more about the iron founding process from the artists Minty Donald, Neil McGuire and Nick Millar and inspect the temporary furnace built on site for their public art project THEN/NOW for the Forth & Clyde Canal. Help release cast iron ingots from their moulds.
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Experience a sense of the former Victoria Foundry through an art-archaeology installation that evokes the now defunct iron works in the contemporary canal side location.
Sounds great, right? The whole event is free, so pop down and see what we’re up to!
Saturday 22nd August | 2-5pm | Applecross Street, Glasgow.
Entrance to the site is via Applecross Street, Glasgow. Turn right before you reach the canal & follow the lane behind Scottish Canals’ offices. Click here to download the flyer - Victoria Foundry flyer.
For more information contact Gemma at the Scottish Waterways Trust on 07795 315434 or [email protected].