Given evolving public health considerations, the Fairfield Heritage team have taken a difficult decision to postpone public access to the Fairfield Heritage visitor centre for the remainder of this year, subject to review in January 2021.
Fairfield Heritage will be closing for the Christmas break from 4pm on Friday 14th December at 4pm until Monday 14th January at 1pm. However, visits can be arranged by appointment during this time via Abigail Morris at amorris@govanworkspace.co.uk or 0141 445 5866.
MP and historian Kwasi Kwarteng visited Fairfield when he was making the current BBC Radio 4 programme “Living with Empire”, when at Fairfield Kwasi spoke to two of our volunteers whose father had worked at the shipyard. You can listen to sisters Sandra Kane and Janice Mackenzie at the following link: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000nfd …Read More…
Govan remembers the men and women of Govan who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Fairfield Family History Group will be exhibiting some of their research to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1. A Roll of Honour of 1300+ Govan men who lost their lives in the Great War,…Read More…
Fairfield Heritage is looking forward to taking part in the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival all next week 10am – 5pm. There will be access to some of the private office spaces and activities for kids at the week-end! Please make the most of our additional opening hours! This is the last chance this year…Read More…
Fairfield Heritage is open this Saturday 1-4pm. Why not get the free Govan ferry over? This is our last special summer Saturday opening. We will also be open at the weekend of 15th and 16th September for Doors Open but then it’ll just be the regular Mon-Fri 1-4pm opening hours for the rest of the…Read More…
Many people know the Aitken Memorial Fountain at Govan Cross, this much loved memorial was erected by public subscription and unvieled on 3rd May 1884 “in affectionate remembrance of John Aitken M.D.“, Dr. Aitken had died 4 years earlier in 1880 aged only 41 years, before his death the people of Govan also presented Dr….Read More…
Fairfield Heritage was thrilled to be on the list of destinations for the Great Big Heritage Bus Tour organised by Glasgow Museums on Saturday 1st September! The vintage buses brought loads of new visitors in to hear the story of Glasgow’s greatest shipyard! Some were more comfortable in the guise of a bowler-hatted manager than…Read More…
Interested in researching your family tree? Why not try our family research group? All levels of family researchers welcome from beginners to experienced researchers. Come along and exchange ideas and information. Everyone welcome! No booking required! Meetings are held every fortnight 11am to 1pm. Next meeting this Thursday 30th August at 11am. Contact amorris@govanworkspace.co.uk or…Read More…
This week 60 new apprentices started at BAE Systems and on their second day they came to Fairfield Heritage to learn about shipbuilding history as they start on a path to create the future. Julie McCluskey, Education Partnerships Advisor of BAE Systems Naval Ships said “A tour of Fairfield Heritage is a great way to…Read More…
The launch of HMS Hood at Clydebank 100 years ago is currently being commemorated and was marked on the actual anniversary yesterday on the site where the launch took place with a special event hosted by HMS Hood Association and the West College Scotland. However, Ian Johnston, shipbuilding historian, informed us of a little known…Read More…
Another viewing of the Women’s Work 100 films has been scheduled on 1st November due to popular demand! Reserve a place via Eventbrite
This looks fun! Don’t miss out on the FREE Family Fun-Day at The Govan Stones on Sunday 26th August, 12-4pm! Why not get the ferry over?
We are on the lookout for friendly, enthusiastic VOLUNTEERS to help us bring our shipbuilding heritage to life! Whether you’re interested in ships, local history, or just fancy a blether with our visitors from all over the world, we want to hear from YOU! No prior experience is necessary. No minimum time commitment – just…Read More…
Fairfield Heritage will be closed on Monday 7th May for the public holiday. However, we’re open on Saturday 5th May 1-4pm for Glasgow International in addition to our regular weekday opening hours. We’ll also be open on 19th and 20th May for the Festival of Museums.
Fairfield Heritage will host work by artist Marija NemÄenko during Glasgow International 20 April – 5th May, Mon – Sat 1-4pm. Marija will talk about her work on 25 April at 7pm. Book your tickets for the talk via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brut-installation-at-fairfield-talk-by-the-artist-tickets-41519260225
