Following the huge success of our West End Women’s Heritage Walk and Map the Women Make History team has made history again in developing the first podcast version of a women’s heritage walk in Glasgow. The podcast reveals a hidden history of the West End: from pipe-smoking forewomen to revolting schoolmistresses. A unique & inspiring insight into the hitherto unsung women who made the West End.
This fantastic resource is now available to download for the introductory price of £3.
Last week, we were delighted to receive an award for the She Settles in The Shields exhibition at a Civic Reception at Glasgow City Chambers hosted by The Rt Hon The Lord Provost Councillor Jacqueline McLaren and Glasgow City Council.
Every month, GWL team members and volunteers share what we’ve read at our Book Picnic. Here’s what we’ve been reading recently.
Adele reflects on Morag Smith’s remarkable 15 years at GWL.
Tuesday, 3rd December, 10:30am
These vibrant and thoughtful monthly Open Book creative writing sessions are led by Kathrine Sowerby, a poet and writer based in Glasgow.
Each session focuses on a different theme – such as Home, Grow and Transform, or Garden – and we use poetry and short stories as prompts for your own creative writing.
Wednesday, 4th December, 12:30pm
If you are new to speaking English or fancy a cuppa and a chat, this event is perfect for you!
Thursday, 5th December, 1:00pm
Pull up a chair and join us as we celebrate the wonderful world of Urdu poetry.
