Glasgow Women's Library
@womenslibrary
The only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s history, with a lending library and innovative programmes of public events and learning opportunities
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We just shared some fab photos taken by GWL volunteer brb drinking tea from Jackie Kay's #MayDay book launch last week over on our Facebook page. Check them out here >>>
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I have 4 #WomensHistory #WalkingTours happening in May - including a just added women writers tour!
Sat May 11th - 10am-12pm New Town
Sat May 11th - 1pm-2pm Heart of Old Town
Sat May 18th - 11am-12.30pm Canongate
Sat May 25th - 2pm-4.30pm Women Writers
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#Archive30 #PopularItem Folk have been visiting from near & far to see #MaudsMedal - many donated towards its purchase: 'Came to see the suffragette medal that I contributed to the fund for. Wish I lived nearer as I would come here regularly. What a fabulous place!' Visitor,Wigan
In WomensHistScot latest instalment of ‘Out Gallivating’, Eleanor Peters shares her visit to GWL discovering the archive for the anti-nuclear activist, Kathleen Miller.
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Lauren Mayberry Lauren Mayberry was spotted wearing one of our Jobs For The Girls t-shirts Festival Vaivén in Mexico this weekend! Grabs your very own here ➡️ womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/jobs-for-…
Ever wondered if archival research is for you? Spoiler: It's for EVERYONE! #ArchivesForAll
🗂️ Whether you're researching #AnneLister , local history, or your own family tree, our new guide is designed to ease anyone into the world of archives! #Archive30 packedwithpotential.org/resources/arch…
People are coming from all over to see the 'We Deserve A Medal: Militant Suffrage Activism' exhibition Glasgow Women's Library - many donated towards its purchase at auction: 'Fantastic exhibition and great to see the suffragette medal, glad my contribution helped'. Visitor, Manchester.
'Came to see the suffragette medal that I contributed to the fund for. Wish I lived nearer as I would come here regularly. What a fabulous place!' Visitor, Wigan.
If you haven't seen this wonderful exhibition Glasgow Women's Library yet, it's on until the end of May. Don't miss it!
More recent comments from the Glasgow Women's Library Visitors' Book:
'Great exhibitions! Very useful information provided by the staff!' Visitor, Bulgaria.
'Go women go! Beautiful and inspiring place. Thank you for the tour. 1000% coming back!' Visitor, Luton.
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#Archive30 #ArchivesForAll
Our Archive & Museum Collections are open to all!
Just contact us to arrange an appointment at least 3 weeks in advance. We receive a high volume of research requests, but we always do our best to accommodate everyone.
#Archive30 #ArchiveAdvice
Our archive contains a collection of letters sent in to Jackie magazine to be answered as part of the 'Dear Doctor' column. The letters were answered, & #advice give by Doctor Elizabeth Proudfoot, a GP in Dundee.
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In our latest installment of 'Out Gallivanting' Eleanor Peters explores the Kathleen Miller collection Glasgow Women's Library - find out more about anti-nuclear activism in Scotland
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#WomensHistory #antinuclear #activism
OK Twitter - Glasgow Women's Library needs woodchips - a lot of woodchips. For our Landressy Street garden. Can anyone help, pleeeeeze?
Join me on Thursday 25th April Glasgow Women's Library for my free talk on Bet Low. 5.00pm start. For tickets see: womenslibrary.org.uk/event/city-str…
A brilliant shortlist for this year's #TurnerPrize - I'm particularly chuffed for Jasleen Kaur, who we've worked with Glasgow Women's Library and whose show Tramway, Glasgow was amazing. Very exciting!
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Jackie Kay Yet another unforgettable night Jackie Kay Thanks in abundance for choosing to launch your best batch of poems yet with us Glasgow Women's Library. A rapt sellout audience was spellbound and shared tears, gasps and laughter galore... Bravo!