Conferences 
The conferences of the Scottish Local History Forum bring together keen amateur historians, professional historians and interested members of the public. 2011 Conference Friday 4th November in the Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow Travellers, Turnpikes & Tar - 1000 years of Scotland's Roads Programme 09.45- 10.15 Coffee & Registration 10.15- 12.15 - Morning Session 10.15 Welcome Diana Webster What came first, the road map or the road? Map sources for Scotland's roads 1550-1950 John Harrison Not quite a trackless waste : Scotland's pre-Union roads Charles McKean The impact of wheeled commerce upon the Scottish 18th century burgh 12.05 Questions 12-15 - Annual General Meeting 13-00 Lunch - Map Slide Show 14:00 - 16.30 Afternoon Session Mary Craig Pilgrims, penance and pathways Stuart Nisbet 17th & 18th Century communications between Glasgow and Port Glasgow George Dixon Beyond Wade and Telford: the making of Strathspey's roads and bridges, 1710s-1830s Nigel Bishop Milestones, mileposts and waymarkers in Scotland Alistair Durie Early motoring and the roads: dust, mud and danger 16.00 Questions 16.30 Close Bookings SLHF Member £15 no lunch or £22.00 with lunch Non Member £20 no lunch or £27.00 with lunch Send cheque made payable to the Scottish Local History Forum to Doris Williamson, SLHF Administrator, Box 103, 12 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1DD Please enclose a SAE or email address for a confirmation. A booking form will also be posted on the website shortly or email
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