Older Posts: 2011
She sells ‘She Settles in the Shields’…
She Settles in the Shields provides a unique opportunity to meet the women who travelled to Scotland from all over the world, in search of family, love and security. Published by Glasgow Women’s Library, this book is now available to buy in the Library or online for just £9.95*.
Gender Shift: Women Who Make Men
A conversation between acclaimed Scottish writer, Zoe Strachan and drag king pioneer, Diane Torr on the creation of male characters by women.
Her-story: Oral Histories from Glasgow Women’s Library
Glasgow Women’s Library has gathered stories of women’s lives for many years. As this resource grows, you will find a whole range of material to inform, inspire and entertain, from […]
Oral history from women in the Highlands
In December 2009, we held a conference in partnership with WEA women@work, Women’s Work in the Highlands. Women from all over the Highlands gathered for a wonderful day which included introductory oral history workshops. This recording and the transcription below is an example of some of the fascinating stories and memories that were recorded.
Memories of Dundee’s jute mills
We held a Herstory “Bring and Tell” workshop as part of Dundee Women’s Festival in March 2011. Sheila Campbell brought some beautiful photographs of her mother who worked in the jute mills as a young girl. Listen to Sheila and other workshop participants talk about her mother and other memories.
Joining the National Lifelong Learning Team
Hi, my name is Eleftheria, but most people here call me Ellie. (I hope my mum will never read that – she hates it when people change my name!) I […]
From Japan to GWL
Volunteer Motoko, who works on the National Lifelong Learning project, introduces herself.
My Wonderful Experience at GWL
Meet Manjit, one of GWL’s dedicated volunteers, and find out why she enjoys volunteering at the library.
Join our personal history tours group in Govanhill and Pollokshields
This group promotes healthy living and the chance to explore your own area as never before with your very own Personal History Tour. A great opportunity for you to reflect and also to encourage physical activity.
We’ve sadly had to cancel Book4Book
Bring a book. Bring yourself. Grab a cuppa. Grab a seat. Have a listen. Have a chat at GWL’s first Book4Book event!