TRADES HOUSE BOOKS
TRADES HOUSE MINUTES
The Records of the Trades House of Glasgow 1605~1678 and 1713 ~ 1777
Author: H Lumsden
Published: 1910 and 1934.
Available from: The Records of the Trades House of Glasgow 1605~1678
The Records of the Trades House of Glasgow 1713~1777
Contents:
· Extensive records from 1605 to 1678 and 1713 to 1777
· Excellent guide to reading old Scots
Review of the Records of the Trades House ~ 1605 - 1678
Published: 1901
Author: Ex-Deacon David Lamb
Available from: Review of the Records of The Trades House of Glasgow ~ 1605 - 1678
Minutes of the Trades House and Committees
Author: Trades House
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1876 to 1880
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1880 to 1884
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1884 to 1888
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1888 to 1897
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1897 to 1901
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1901 to 1905
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1905 to 1908
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1908 to 1911
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1911 to 1915
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1915 to 1918
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1918 to 1921
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1921 to 1924
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1924 to 1927
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1927 to 1930
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1930 to 1933
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1933 to 1936
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1936 to 1940
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1940 to 1943
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1943 to 1946
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1946 to 1949
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1949 to 1953
Contents: These PDF file contains the minutes of the Trades House and its Committees. They are an excellent resource for researching the Trades House, Glasgow and genealogy records during this period.
TRADESTON FEUDUTIES
Background to Tradeston and Scottish Feu System
Published: 2020
Author : Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Tradeston Feuduty
Map of Tradeston circa 1856
Published: 1856
Author: George Crawfurd
Available from: Map of Tradeston Circa 1856
Tradeston Index of Fueduties
Published: 2020
Transcriber: Craig R Bryce
Available from: 1797 to 1846 Tradeston index of Fueduties
1847 to 1865 Tradeston index of Feuduties
1866 to 1882 Tradeston Index of Feuduties
1883 to 1891 Tradeston Index of Feuduties
Contents: The above indexes contain the names and some other details of individuals who paid feu duty to the Trades House of Glasgow. This is an ideal place to start searching for relations and gives the years that they paid the feu duty.
Tradeston Original Feu Books
Available from:
1835 to 1841 Tradeston Feu Book 1841 to 1846 Tradeston Feu Book
1847 to 1849 Tradeston Feu Book 1850 to 1853 Tradeston Feu Book
1854 to 1857 Tradeston Feu Book 1858 to 1860 Tradeston Feu Book 1861 to 1862 Tradeston Feu Book 1863 to 1865 Tradeston Feu Book
1866 to 1867 Tradeston Feu Book 1868 to 1870 Tradeston Feu Book
1870 to 1872 Tradeston Feu Book 1872 to 1875 Tradeston Feu Book
1875 to 1877 Tradeston Feu Book 1877 to 1878 Tradeston Feu Book
1878 to 1879 Tradeston Feu Book 1879 to 1880 Tradeston Feu Book
1880 to 1881 Tradeston Feu Book 1881 to 1882 Tradeston Feu Book
1882 to 1883 Tradeston Feu Book
Contents: These digitised books holds details of the individuals who paid feu duty to the Trades House of Glasgow and also if they fell behind with payments
TRADES HOUSE OF GLASGOW BURGESS ROLL
The following Burgess Rolls have been digitised and are available for free download from below for personal use:
The books Burgesses and Guild Brethren from 1573 to 1750 and Burgesses and Guild Brethren from 1751 to 1846 are invaluable books for tracing anyone who became a burgess over the time frame specified. Both books have been digitised by the Trades House and may be downloaded for non profit private study.
Guide to Burgess Roll
A short guide to the Burgess Rolls has been created which explains the system of Burgesses and the abbreviations used in the following documents and is available for downloading for personal use at GUIDE.
Roll of City of Glasgow Burgess From 1846 to 1904
The Archives Team recently found the City's Burges records and these have now been transcribed from 1846 to 1906. The following records are now available and hold the names of the applicant's father or wife and father-in-law etc. They are a great addition to the above Anderson Books.
Burgess Roll from 1846 to 1904 ~ Date Order
Burgess Roll from 1846 to 1904 ~ Surname Order
Burgess Roll from 1846 to 1904 ~ Final Craft Order
Generally the most useful order to use is Surname order as this will display all the people with the same surname in sequence and makes finding relations easier.
Roll of Guild Brethren of Glasgow Trades House from October 1855 to 1902
The Roll of Guild Brethren for Glasgow has been transcribed from the original Roll which is held in the Trades Hall of Glasgow. This is a particularly important document as it includes the 1020 citizens of Glasgow who volunteered to give their services to fight for their country n the South African War.
The Roll is available in four formats for downloading for personal use:
Date Order Surname Order Incorporation Order South African Volunteers
Roll of Guild Brethren of Glasgow Trades House from September 1902 to August 1929
The above Roll has been transcribed and is available to download for personal use. It contains the first records in hundreds of years of female members, for this reason there are four formats available to download:
Date Order Surname Order Incorporation Order List of Female Members
Roll of Guild Brethren of Glasgow Trades House from September 1929 to December 1955
The above Roll has been transcribed and is available to download for personal use. It contains the first records in hundreds of years of female members, for this reason there are three formats available to download:
Date Order Surname Order Incorporation Order List of Female Members
Today only members of one of the Incorporations in the Trades House of Glasgow can become a Burgess in Glasgow, new members are always welcome and if you are interested in becoming a burgess or joining an Incorporation, please contact us through the Contact Page.
BOOKS ABOUT THE TRADES HOUSE
View of the History, Constitution and Funds of the Trades House of Glasgow
Published: 1827
Author: Trades House of Glasgow
Available from: History, Constitution and Funds of the Trades House
Contents: This booklet was intended for new members of the House and would have been invaluable to those joining the House as a Trustee for the first time. Makes fascinating reading for present and past House members.
Receipt Books as used by the Trades House when letting the Trades Hall
Available from: Rental Records from December 1840 to December 1843
Rental Records from November 1844 to January 1847
Contents: These records contain the names, organisations and the cost of the rent for those who rented the Trades Hall during the above dates.
Trades House Expenditure from 1866 to 1895
Published: 1895
Author: Ex Deacon Convener W. R. Copland
Available from: Trades House Expenditure from 1866 to 1895
Contents: This short booklet lists to main expenditure of the Trades House and the 14 Incorporations from 1866 to 1895 and includes the number of Pensioners each supported.
A Sketch of the Trades' House of Glasgow: Its constitution, funds, and bye-laws.
Published 1858.
Author: George Crawfurd.
Available from Google at: A Sketch of the Trades' House of Glasgow
Contents:
· History of Glasgow and the Trades House.
· Details of the duties and role of the Trades House and officers.
Trades Free School Report
Published: 1876
Author: Trades House
Available from: Trades Free School ~ Report
This document gives a background to the Trades Free School and the reasons for its closure.
Trades House Pension Expenditure from 1866 - 1895
Published: 1895
Author: Ex-Deacon Convener W. R. Copland C.E.
Available from: Trades House Pension Expenditure from 1866 - 1895
Traditions of the Trades House of Glasgow
Extract
Author: Harry Lumsden
Available from: Traditions of the Trades House of Glasgow
Mr Campbell's Motion on Bye-Laws
Published: unknown
Author: Mr. Campbell
Available from: Mr Campbell's Motion on Bye-Laws
Contents: This is an excellent example of the detail of altering the Bye-Laws of the Trades House.
Account of the Life and Works of Maister Peter Lowe
Published: 1889
Author: James Finlayson M.D.
Available from: Account of the Life and Works of Maister Peter Lowe
Visit of their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra 1903
Published: 1903
Available from: Visit of their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra
Ter-Centenary of the Trades House.
Published: 1905
Available from: Ter-Centenary of the Trades House
Report and Souvenir of Address Presented to King George V on his visit to Glasgow.
Published: 1914
Available from: Report and Souvenir of the Address Presented to King George V on his visit to Glasgow
Bibliography of the Guilds of Glasgow
Author: Harry Lumsden
Published: 1928 (Glasgow)
Available from: Bibliography of the Guilds of Glasgow.
Anniversary Programme Peg O' My Heart
Published: 1921
Available from: Anniversary Programme ~ Peg O' My Heart
Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Published: 1937
Author: Trades House of Glasgow
Available from: Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
The Molendinar Song of the Burgesses of Glasgow
Publisher: Paterson's Publication Ltd
Authors: Robert McOmish and Geo. Henry Martin
Available from: The Molendinar
Being a member of an Incorporation and a member of the Trades House
Published: September 1999
Author: Gordon M Wylie, Clerk to the House
Available from: Being a member of an Incorporation and a member of the Trades House
Trades House of Glasgow ~ Military Connections
Published: 2017
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House Military Connections
Trades House of Glasgow ~ Religious Connections
Published: 2024
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Religious Connections
Trades House and Craft Chronology
Published: 2017
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House and Craft Chronology
Index to Trades House Obituaries
Published: 2017
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Index of Trades House Obituaries
Information Concerning the Trades House and the Hall
Published: 2017
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Information Concerning the Trades House and Hall
Craft Disagreements
Published: 2018
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Craft Disagreements
Trades Hall Paintings
Published: 2019
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades Hall Paintings
Trades House of Glasgow ~ Insignia of Office
Published: 2019
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Insignia of Office
The Trades House 1920 Act
Published: 2019
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House 1920 Act
Female Members of the Trades
Published: 2019
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Female Members of the Trades
and Female Pensioners
Trades House Hospital Admissions ~ 1612 to 1775
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House Hospital Admissions ~ 1612 to 1775
The Trades House School
Published: 2018
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House School
Introduction to Trades House Scholarships
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Introduction to Scholarships
Buchanan Trust ~ Governors and Committees 1920-21
Published: 1920
Author: The Buchanan Trust
Available from: Buchanan Trust ~ Governors and Committees 1920-21
Buchanan Trust ~ Scheme of Administration and list of Governors
Published: 1930
Author: The Buchanan Trust
Available from: Buchanan Trust
Trades House Pensions and Scholarships from 1877 to 1946
Published: Annually
Author: Trades House of Glasgow
Available from: Pensions and Scholarships ~ 1877 to 1946
Trades House Pensioners from 1868 to 1882
Published: 2022
Transcriber: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House Pensions etc. 1868 to 1882
Contents: Names and dates when individuals became Pensioners or received funds from Mortifications by the Trades House. Date of death is shown on a number of occasions.
Association of Deacons' Annual Books
Published: Annually
Author: Trades House of Glasgow
Available from: Association of Deacons Book 1858 to 1894
Association of Deacons Book 1907 to 1916
Association of Deacons Book 1946 to 1958
Contents: These excellent books comprising the details of all Deacons who joined the Association of Deacons, such as when they joined a Master Court, years in office, addresses where they stayed and dates of death.
Trades House of Glasgow ~ Legacies and Gifts 1605 to 1953
Published: 2023
Transcriber: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Legacies and Gifts 1605 to 1953
Black's Ancient Craft Guilds
Published: Circa 1920
Author: The Scots Magazine
Available from: Black's Ancient Craft Guilds
Contents: This book is made up of a series of articles in the Scots Magazine
MINUTES OF TRADES HOUSE COMPETITIONS
Minutes and Scores from the Trades House Bowling Competition ~ 1896 to 1930
Published: 1896 to 1930
Author: Ninian MacWhannell (Secretary)
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House Bowling Competition
Minutes and Scores of the Trades House Golf Competition ~ 1905 to 1954
Published: 1905 to 1954
Transcribed by C R Bryce 2022
Available from: Minutes and Scores of the Trades House Golf Competition
Minutes and Scores of the David Borland Golf Competition ~ 1921 to 1959
Published: 1921 to 1959
Transcribed by C R Bryce 2023
Available from: Minutes and Scores of the David Borland Golf Competition
Minutes and scores of the Angling Competition ~ 1927 to 1982
Published: 1927 to 1982
Transcribed by C R Bryce
Available from: Minutes and scores of the Angling Competition ~ 1927 to 1982
Trades House Robert Burns Festival
Published: 2022
Author: Ex Deacon Convener Jack Steele
Available from: Robert Burns Festival
PEOPLE CONNECTED WITH THE TRADES HOUSE
Deacon Convener John Alston's Biography
Incorporation of Weavers
Published: 2020
Author: Carol Parry
Available from: John Alston Biology and the Blind Asylum
Collector of the House John Bell
Incorporation of Fleshers
Published: 2024
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Collector of the House John Bell
Deacon Convener William and Francis Beattie's Biographies
Incorporation of Bakers
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Francis Beattie and William Beattie's Biographies
James Buchanan's Biography
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: James Buchanan Biography
Deacon Convener Sir William Robertson Copland Biography
Incorporation of Tailors
Published: 2025
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Deacon Convener Sir William Robertson Copland Biography
Deacon Convener Francis Crawfurd & Clerk George Crawford's Biography
Incorporation of Wrights
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: George Crawford_or_Crawfurd
Deacon Convener John Dallas' Biography
Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: John Dallas Biography
Deacon Convener James Graham 1863 to 1864
Deacon of the Incorporation of Wrights 1857 to 1858
Published: 2025
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Deacon Convener James Graham
Rev. John Howison's Biography
Author: Craig R Bryce
Published: 2020
Available from: John Howison Biography
James Inglis' Biography
Incorporation of Weavers
Author Craig R Bryce
Published: 2021
Available from: James Inglis Biography
Deacon Convener James Kirkwood
Incorporation of Coopers
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Deacon Convener James Kirkwood
Clerk to the Trades House ~ Harry Lumsden's Biography
Incorporation of Weavers
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Harry Lumsden Biography
Deacon Convener Sir Thomas Mason
Incorporation of Masons
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Deacon Convener Sir Thomas Mason
Deacon Convener Manasses Lyle's Biography
Incorporation of Skinners
Published: 1997
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Manasses Lyle Biography
Deacon Convener John McAslan
Incorporation of Gardeners
Published: 2022
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: John McAslan Biography
Deacon Convener William McLean (1827-28)
Deacon of the Bonnetmakers and Dyers (1815)
Published: 2024
Author Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Deacon Convener William McLean
Deacon Convener Archibald McLellan's Biography
Incorporation of Hammermen
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Archibald McLellan Biography
Deacon Convener James McLennan's Biography
Incorporation of Maltmen
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: James McLennan Biography
Deacon Convener Andrew McOnie
Incorporation of Hammermen
Published: 2022
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Andrew McOnie Biography
Deacon Convener Duncan Niven (1760 and 1761 : 1777 and 1778)
Deacon Incorporation of Barbers (1747 : 1755 : 1758)
Deacon Convener Walter Ferguson (1813 and 1814)
Deacon Incorporation of Barbers (1797)
Published: 2024
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Barbers' Deacon Conveners
Note: The downloaded document includes the two most recent Deacon of the Incorporation of Barbers who became Collector of the Trades House but both died before taking the office of Deacon Convener.
Deacon William Searcy's Biography
Incorporation of Bonnetmakers & Dyers and the Incorporation of Wrights
Author: Craig R Bryce
Published: 2020
Available from: William Searcy Biography
Thomas Struthers Biography
Principal Teacher ~ Trades House Free School
Author: Craig R Bryce
Published: 2025
Available from: Thomas Struthers Biography
Deacon William Tassie Biography
Incorporation of Skinners, Furriers and Glovers
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Published: 2021
Available from: William Tassie Biography
Ex Deacon Convener Sir John Train D.L., M.P.
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Published: 2025
Available from: Sir John Train
Deacon John Ure
Incorporation of Bakers
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Published: 2025
Available from: Deacon John Ure
Deacon Alexander Walker C.B.E., D.L., J.P., F.S.I.
Incorporation of Cordiners
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Published: 2024
Available from: Deacon Alexander Walker
Cathcart Cemetery Report
Author: Craig R Bryce
Published: 2015
Available from: Cathcart Cemetery Report
Contents: The Trades House took on the responsibility of looking after the memorials of a number of people who left funds to ensure that their loved ones memorials were maintained. Cathcart cemetery holds five such memorials. The report gives a background to the people and monuments of the following people and monuments:
John Dallas Memorial
William Hood Memorial
Mary Garrow Monument
George Ferguson Memorial
William E Scott Monument
The Records of the Trades House of Glasgow 1605~1678 and 1713 ~ 1777
Author: H Lumsden
Published: 1910 and 1934.
Available from: The Records of the Trades House of Glasgow 1605~1678
The Records of the Trades House of Glasgow 1713~1777
Contents:
· Extensive records from 1605 to 1678 and 1713 to 1777
· Excellent guide to reading old Scots
Review of the Records of the Trades House ~ 1605 - 1678
Published: 1901
Author: Ex-Deacon David Lamb
Available from: Review of the Records of The Trades House of Glasgow ~ 1605 - 1678
Minutes of the Trades House and Committees
Author: Trades House
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1876 to 1880
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1880 to 1884
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1884 to 1888
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1888 to 1897
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1897 to 1901
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1901 to 1905
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1905 to 1908
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1908 to 1911
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1911 to 1915
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1915 to 1918
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1918 to 1921
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1921 to 1924
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1924 to 1927
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1927 to 1930
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1930 to 1933
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1933 to 1936
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1936 to 1940
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1940 to 1943
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1943 to 1946
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1946 to 1949
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow and Committees ~ 1949 to 1953
Contents: These PDF file contains the minutes of the Trades House and its Committees. They are an excellent resource for researching the Trades House, Glasgow and genealogy records during this period.
TRADESTON FEUDUTIES
Background to Tradeston and Scottish Feu System
Published: 2020
Author : Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Tradeston Feuduty
Map of Tradeston circa 1856
Published: 1856
Author: George Crawfurd
Available from: Map of Tradeston Circa 1856
Tradeston Index of Fueduties
Published: 2020
Transcriber: Craig R Bryce
Available from: 1797 to 1846 Tradeston index of Fueduties
1847 to 1865 Tradeston index of Feuduties
1866 to 1882 Tradeston Index of Feuduties
1883 to 1891 Tradeston Index of Feuduties
Contents: The above indexes contain the names and some other details of individuals who paid feu duty to the Trades House of Glasgow. This is an ideal place to start searching for relations and gives the years that they paid the feu duty.
Tradeston Original Feu Books
Available from:
1835 to 1841 Tradeston Feu Book 1841 to 1846 Tradeston Feu Book
1847 to 1849 Tradeston Feu Book 1850 to 1853 Tradeston Feu Book
1854 to 1857 Tradeston Feu Book 1858 to 1860 Tradeston Feu Book 1861 to 1862 Tradeston Feu Book 1863 to 1865 Tradeston Feu Book
1866 to 1867 Tradeston Feu Book 1868 to 1870 Tradeston Feu Book
1870 to 1872 Tradeston Feu Book 1872 to 1875 Tradeston Feu Book
1875 to 1877 Tradeston Feu Book 1877 to 1878 Tradeston Feu Book
1878 to 1879 Tradeston Feu Book 1879 to 1880 Tradeston Feu Book
1880 to 1881 Tradeston Feu Book 1881 to 1882 Tradeston Feu Book
1882 to 1883 Tradeston Feu Book
Contents: These digitised books holds details of the individuals who paid feu duty to the Trades House of Glasgow and also if they fell behind with payments
TRADES HOUSE OF GLASGOW BURGESS ROLL
The following Burgess Rolls have been digitised and are available for free download from below for personal use:
The books Burgesses and Guild Brethren from 1573 to 1750 and Burgesses and Guild Brethren from 1751 to 1846 are invaluable books for tracing anyone who became a burgess over the time frame specified. Both books have been digitised by the Trades House and may be downloaded for non profit private study.
Guide to Burgess Roll
A short guide to the Burgess Rolls has been created which explains the system of Burgesses and the abbreviations used in the following documents and is available for downloading for personal use at GUIDE.
Roll of City of Glasgow Burgess From 1846 to 1904
The Archives Team recently found the City's Burges records and these have now been transcribed from 1846 to 1906. The following records are now available and hold the names of the applicant's father or wife and father-in-law etc. They are a great addition to the above Anderson Books.
Burgess Roll from 1846 to 1904 ~ Date Order
Burgess Roll from 1846 to 1904 ~ Surname Order
Burgess Roll from 1846 to 1904 ~ Final Craft Order
Generally the most useful order to use is Surname order as this will display all the people with the same surname in sequence and makes finding relations easier.
Roll of Guild Brethren of Glasgow Trades House from October 1855 to 1902
The Roll of Guild Brethren for Glasgow has been transcribed from the original Roll which is held in the Trades Hall of Glasgow. This is a particularly important document as it includes the 1020 citizens of Glasgow who volunteered to give their services to fight for their country n the South African War.
The Roll is available in four formats for downloading for personal use:
Date Order Surname Order Incorporation Order South African Volunteers
Roll of Guild Brethren of Glasgow Trades House from September 1902 to August 1929
The above Roll has been transcribed and is available to download for personal use. It contains the first records in hundreds of years of female members, for this reason there are four formats available to download:
Date Order Surname Order Incorporation Order List of Female Members
Roll of Guild Brethren of Glasgow Trades House from September 1929 to December 1955
The above Roll has been transcribed and is available to download for personal use. It contains the first records in hundreds of years of female members, for this reason there are three formats available to download:
Date Order Surname Order Incorporation Order List of Female Members
Today only members of one of the Incorporations in the Trades House of Glasgow can become a Burgess in Glasgow, new members are always welcome and if you are interested in becoming a burgess or joining an Incorporation, please contact us through the Contact Page.
BOOKS ABOUT THE TRADES HOUSE
View of the History, Constitution and Funds of the Trades House of Glasgow
Published: 1827
Author: Trades House of Glasgow
Available from: History, Constitution and Funds of the Trades House
Contents: This booklet was intended for new members of the House and would have been invaluable to those joining the House as a Trustee for the first time. Makes fascinating reading for present and past House members.
Receipt Books as used by the Trades House when letting the Trades Hall
Available from: Rental Records from December 1840 to December 1843
Rental Records from November 1844 to January 1847
Contents: These records contain the names, organisations and the cost of the rent for those who rented the Trades Hall during the above dates.
Trades House Expenditure from 1866 to 1895
Published: 1895
Author: Ex Deacon Convener W. R. Copland
Available from: Trades House Expenditure from 1866 to 1895
Contents: This short booklet lists to main expenditure of the Trades House and the 14 Incorporations from 1866 to 1895 and includes the number of Pensioners each supported.
A Sketch of the Trades' House of Glasgow: Its constitution, funds, and bye-laws.
Published 1858.
Author: George Crawfurd.
Available from Google at: A Sketch of the Trades' House of Glasgow
Contents:
· History of Glasgow and the Trades House.
· Details of the duties and role of the Trades House and officers.
Trades Free School Report
Published: 1876
Author: Trades House
Available from: Trades Free School ~ Report
This document gives a background to the Trades Free School and the reasons for its closure.
Trades House Pension Expenditure from 1866 - 1895
Published: 1895
Author: Ex-Deacon Convener W. R. Copland C.E.
Available from: Trades House Pension Expenditure from 1866 - 1895
Traditions of the Trades House of Glasgow
Extract
Author: Harry Lumsden
Available from: Traditions of the Trades House of Glasgow
Mr Campbell's Motion on Bye-Laws
Published: unknown
Author: Mr. Campbell
Available from: Mr Campbell's Motion on Bye-Laws
Contents: This is an excellent example of the detail of altering the Bye-Laws of the Trades House.
Account of the Life and Works of Maister Peter Lowe
Published: 1889
Author: James Finlayson M.D.
Available from: Account of the Life and Works of Maister Peter Lowe
Visit of their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra 1903
Published: 1903
Available from: Visit of their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra
Ter-Centenary of the Trades House.
Published: 1905
Available from: Ter-Centenary of the Trades House
Report and Souvenir of Address Presented to King George V on his visit to Glasgow.
Published: 1914
Available from: Report and Souvenir of the Address Presented to King George V on his visit to Glasgow
Bibliography of the Guilds of Glasgow
Author: Harry Lumsden
Published: 1928 (Glasgow)
Available from: Bibliography of the Guilds of Glasgow.
Anniversary Programme Peg O' My Heart
Published: 1921
Available from: Anniversary Programme ~ Peg O' My Heart
Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Published: 1937
Author: Trades House of Glasgow
Available from: Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
The Molendinar Song of the Burgesses of Glasgow
Publisher: Paterson's Publication Ltd
Authors: Robert McOmish and Geo. Henry Martin
Available from: The Molendinar
Being a member of an Incorporation and a member of the Trades House
Published: September 1999
Author: Gordon M Wylie, Clerk to the House
Available from: Being a member of an Incorporation and a member of the Trades House
Trades House of Glasgow ~ Military Connections
Published: 2017
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House Military Connections
Trades House of Glasgow ~ Religious Connections
Published: 2024
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Religious Connections
Trades House and Craft Chronology
Published: 2017
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House and Craft Chronology
Index to Trades House Obituaries
Published: 2017
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Index of Trades House Obituaries
Information Concerning the Trades House and the Hall
Published: 2017
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Information Concerning the Trades House and Hall
Craft Disagreements
Published: 2018
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Craft Disagreements
Trades Hall Paintings
Published: 2019
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades Hall Paintings
Trades House of Glasgow ~ Insignia of Office
Published: 2019
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Insignia of Office
The Trades House 1920 Act
Published: 2019
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House 1920 Act
Female Members of the Trades
Published: 2019
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Female Members of the Trades
and Female Pensioners
Trades House Hospital Admissions ~ 1612 to 1775
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House Hospital Admissions ~ 1612 to 1775
The Trades House School
Published: 2018
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House School
Introduction to Trades House Scholarships
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Introduction to Scholarships
Buchanan Trust ~ Governors and Committees 1920-21
Published: 1920
Author: The Buchanan Trust
Available from: Buchanan Trust ~ Governors and Committees 1920-21
Buchanan Trust ~ Scheme of Administration and list of Governors
Published: 1930
Author: The Buchanan Trust
Available from: Buchanan Trust
Trades House Pensions and Scholarships from 1877 to 1946
Published: Annually
Author: Trades House of Glasgow
Available from: Pensions and Scholarships ~ 1877 to 1946
Trades House Pensioners from 1868 to 1882
Published: 2022
Transcriber: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House Pensions etc. 1868 to 1882
Contents: Names and dates when individuals became Pensioners or received funds from Mortifications by the Trades House. Date of death is shown on a number of occasions.
Association of Deacons' Annual Books
Published: Annually
Author: Trades House of Glasgow
Available from: Association of Deacons Book 1858 to 1894
Association of Deacons Book 1907 to 1916
Association of Deacons Book 1946 to 1958
Contents: These excellent books comprising the details of all Deacons who joined the Association of Deacons, such as when they joined a Master Court, years in office, addresses where they stayed and dates of death.
Trades House of Glasgow ~ Legacies and Gifts 1605 to 1953
Published: 2023
Transcriber: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Legacies and Gifts 1605 to 1953
Black's Ancient Craft Guilds
Published: Circa 1920
Author: The Scots Magazine
Available from: Black's Ancient Craft Guilds
Contents: This book is made up of a series of articles in the Scots Magazine
MINUTES OF TRADES HOUSE COMPETITIONS
Minutes and Scores from the Trades House Bowling Competition ~ 1896 to 1930
Published: 1896 to 1930
Author: Ninian MacWhannell (Secretary)
Available from: Minutes of the Trades House Bowling Competition
Minutes and Scores of the Trades House Golf Competition ~ 1905 to 1954
Published: 1905 to 1954
Transcribed by C R Bryce 2022
Available from: Minutes and Scores of the Trades House Golf Competition
Minutes and Scores of the David Borland Golf Competition ~ 1921 to 1959
Published: 1921 to 1959
Transcribed by C R Bryce 2023
Available from: Minutes and Scores of the David Borland Golf Competition
Minutes and scores of the Angling Competition ~ 1927 to 1982
Published: 1927 to 1982
Transcribed by C R Bryce
Available from: Minutes and scores of the Angling Competition ~ 1927 to 1982
Trades House Robert Burns Festival
Published: 2022
Author: Ex Deacon Convener Jack Steele
Available from: Robert Burns Festival
PEOPLE CONNECTED WITH THE TRADES HOUSE
Deacon Convener John Alston's Biography
Incorporation of Weavers
Published: 2020
Author: Carol Parry
Available from: John Alston Biology and the Blind Asylum
Collector of the House John Bell
Incorporation of Fleshers
Published: 2024
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Collector of the House John Bell
Deacon Convener William and Francis Beattie's Biographies
Incorporation of Bakers
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Francis Beattie and William Beattie's Biographies
James Buchanan's Biography
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: James Buchanan Biography
Deacon Convener Sir William Robertson Copland Biography
Incorporation of Tailors
Published: 2025
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Deacon Convener Sir William Robertson Copland Biography
Deacon Convener Francis Crawfurd & Clerk George Crawford's Biography
Incorporation of Wrights
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: George Crawford_or_Crawfurd
Deacon Convener John Dallas' Biography
Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: John Dallas Biography
Deacon Convener James Graham 1863 to 1864
Deacon of the Incorporation of Wrights 1857 to 1858
Published: 2025
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Deacon Convener James Graham
Rev. John Howison's Biography
Author: Craig R Bryce
Published: 2020
Available from: John Howison Biography
James Inglis' Biography
Incorporation of Weavers
Author Craig R Bryce
Published: 2021
Available from: James Inglis Biography
Deacon Convener James Kirkwood
Incorporation of Coopers
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Deacon Convener James Kirkwood
Clerk to the Trades House ~ Harry Lumsden's Biography
Incorporation of Weavers
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Harry Lumsden Biography
Deacon Convener Sir Thomas Mason
Incorporation of Masons
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Deacon Convener Sir Thomas Mason
Deacon Convener Manasses Lyle's Biography
Incorporation of Skinners
Published: 1997
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Manasses Lyle Biography
Deacon Convener John McAslan
Incorporation of Gardeners
Published: 2022
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: John McAslan Biography
Deacon Convener William McLean (1827-28)
Deacon of the Bonnetmakers and Dyers (1815)
Published: 2024
Author Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Deacon Convener William McLean
Deacon Convener Archibald McLellan's Biography
Incorporation of Hammermen
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Archibald McLellan Biography
Deacon Convener James McLennan's Biography
Incorporation of Maltmen
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: James McLennan Biography
Deacon Convener Andrew McOnie
Incorporation of Hammermen
Published: 2022
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Andrew McOnie Biography
Deacon Convener Duncan Niven (1760 and 1761 : 1777 and 1778)
Deacon Incorporation of Barbers (1747 : 1755 : 1758)
Deacon Convener Walter Ferguson (1813 and 1814)
Deacon Incorporation of Barbers (1797)
Published: 2024
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Barbers' Deacon Conveners
Note: The downloaded document includes the two most recent Deacon of the Incorporation of Barbers who became Collector of the Trades House but both died before taking the office of Deacon Convener.
Deacon William Searcy's Biography
Incorporation of Bonnetmakers & Dyers and the Incorporation of Wrights
Author: Craig R Bryce
Published: 2020
Available from: William Searcy Biography
Thomas Struthers Biography
Principal Teacher ~ Trades House Free School
Author: Craig R Bryce
Published: 2025
Available from: Thomas Struthers Biography
Deacon William Tassie Biography
Incorporation of Skinners, Furriers and Glovers
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Published: 2021
Available from: William Tassie Biography
Ex Deacon Convener Sir John Train D.L., M.P.
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Published: 2025
Available from: Sir John Train
Deacon John Ure
Incorporation of Bakers
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Published: 2025
Available from: Deacon John Ure
Deacon Alexander Walker C.B.E., D.L., J.P., F.S.I.
Incorporation of Cordiners
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Published: 2024
Available from: Deacon Alexander Walker
Cathcart Cemetery Report
Author: Craig R Bryce
Published: 2015
Available from: Cathcart Cemetery Report
Contents: The Trades House took on the responsibility of looking after the memorials of a number of people who left funds to ensure that their loved ones memorials were maintained. Cathcart cemetery holds five such memorials. The report gives a background to the people and monuments of the following people and monuments:
John Dallas Memorial
William Hood Memorial
Mary Garrow Monument
George Ferguson Memorial
William E Scott Monument