Eglinton Young Men’s Literary Association

Overview

This group belonged to the Eglinton Congregational Church, which was located on 341 Eglinton Street, south of the River Clyde, in the Laurieston area. (For more information on this area, see ‘Gorbals, Glasgow. Laurieston Guide‘ on the ScotCities website). Designed by John Burnet, work was completed on the church in 1866 (for more information on Burnet, see ‘John Burnet (architect)‘ on Wikipedia). The building was demolished only in 2000.

Along with a list of office bearers, the Glasgow Post Office directory provides some basic information on this group:

‘The Association meets every Thursday evening during the session (October to April) at 8.15, in the Hall of Eglington Street Congregational Chapel.’

(‘Eglinton Young Men’s Literary Association’, ‘Literary and Scientific Societies, Post Office Glasgow Directory for 1867, 1868… (Glasgow: William Mackenzie, 1867), p. 102)

Date of Existence

1867?-?

Source of Information

‘Eglinton Young Men’s Literary Association’, ‘Literary and Scientific Societies, Post Office Glasgow Directory for 1867, 1868… (Glasgow: William Mackenzie, 1867), p. 102

Repository

Mitchell Library

National Library of Scotland

Reference Number

Additional Notes

The Glasgow Post Office directories are available at the Mitchell Library and the National Library of Scotland. Digitised copies are available through the NLS website: https://www.nls.uk/family-history/directories/post-office/index.cfm?place=Glasgow