# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Historic Pubs of Glasgow Talk with Judith Bowers - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 04:45 pm – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 05:45 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join Judith Bowers for a lively archive-based talk on Scotland’s pub history, famous drinks, local legends, temperance and Glasgow’s growth.About this EventJoin Judith Bowers for a lively and humorous celebration of Scotland’s pub history, exploring the stories behind the nation’s favourite meeting place and its place at the heart of community life.Drawing on archive research, The Historic Pub Talk journeys through the origins of some of Scotland’s best-known beverages, their cultural influence, and the role pubs and drinking traditions played in Glasgow’s growth and development. Expect entertaining tales of merchants, memorable local characters such as Rab Ha, temperance campaigns, Glasgow’s first hotel and brewery, and the invention of Iron Brew — better known today as Irn-Bru. Judith will also uncover the origins of familiar terms such as “hang-over” and “steaming”, bringing humour, insight and forgotten stories from the archives to life.This special fundraising talk forms part of Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2026 and links to the festival theme, Glasgow Goes Out: The Places That Made Us. Hosted by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust at the Festival Hub in the ARC, University of Glasgow, the event is one of three talks raising funds to support the long-term sustainability of the festival.Tickets are £11.70 each, with all proceeds after transaction fees going directly to GBPT, the registered charity that has organised and delivered Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival for 37 years. By attending, you will help keep Scotland’s largest free community and heritage festival open, accessible and thriving for years to come. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/the-historic-pubs-of-glasgow-talk-with-judith-bowers/100001997504010266 - **Event Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, charities, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.7, max: 11.7, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow - **lat**: 55.87177759999999 - **long**: -4.2961233 - **full address**: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Historic Pubs of Glasgow Talk with Judith Bowers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/75f42620f7e65eabd924e02020dacd71288d4648e3d4eac478db8ee214b51e0d-rimg-w480-h245-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786513750 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Historic Pubs of Glasgow Talk with Judith Bowers being held? - **A:** The Historic Pubs of Glasgow Talk with Judith Bowers takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 04:45 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 05:45 pm at Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Historic Pubs of Glasgow Talk with Judith Bowers? - **A:** The Historic Pubs of Glasgow Talk with Judith Bowers is organized by Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Historic Pubs of Glasgow Talk with Judith Bowers is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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