Friday, September 19

Identifying Family Photographs from 1908-1918

By The Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum

Join us for a journey into the past as we learn to identify and uncover the stories behind family photographs from the early 1900s.

Date and time

Location

The Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum

518 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3LW United Kingdom

Agenda

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Identifying Family Photographs and Their Uniforms

Learn how to spot key details in First World War era family photographs with Oliver and get a unique opportunity to look at the museum and Oliver's uniform collection.

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Bring Your Own Photograph

Bring your own family photographs and Oliver will help identify them on the spot!

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Highlights

1 hour
ALL AGES
In person
Doors at 12:20 PM

About this event

Community • Historic

Do you have an old family photo of a soldier but no idea what regiment he served in or when the photo was taken?

Join us for a unique and engaging talk on identifying family photographs from 1908 to 1918, with a focus on the Royal Scots Fusiliers and Highland Light Infantry. Our Uniform expert, Oliver Hunt, will guide you through a series of First World War photographs, showing you how to spot key details such as badges, rank insignia, and other period specific features that can help date a photograph.

You'll also get a rare, close-up look at First World War jackets from both the museum's archive and Oliver's private collection.

To finish, we will end with a special interactive section: Bring Your Own Family Photographs, and Oliver will help identify them on the spot. Whether you're a history enthusiast, researcher, or just curious about a photo in your attic, this is a hands-on opportunity to uncover the stories hidden in these wartime photographs.

Frequently asked questions

Is there any nearby parking?

If you’re planning to visit by car, please be aware that the museum doesn’t have on-site parking. However, on-street parking is available on surrounding streets for a fee. Nearest multi-storey car park is on Elmbank Street for a fee (5 minute walk).

How to get to the museum by public transportation?

By Train: Charing Cross Station (5 minute walk) Anderston Station (10 minute walk) Glasgow Central & Glasgow Queen Street Station (20-30 minute walk) By Bus: Garnet Street: No. 3, 4, 4A, 15, 77 (less than 5 minute walk) By Subway: St. George’s Cross (10 min)

Is the museum accessible?

The museum's ground floor is wheelchair accessible. Please note that the Talk will be hosted on the second floor which is only accessible by stairs. The museum is in a listed building with no lift.

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The Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum

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