Since November last year a new group of GWL women learners have been meeting at Dumbarton library to do some detective work on women in Dumbarton’s history. This was an introductory course for beginners and none of the women had done historical research work before, but despite this they dived in with great enthusiasm and found the first of what is sure to be many interesting women from Dumbarton’s past. They also visited GWL in Glasgow and explored the archive with help from our archivist Laura Stevens.
Mavis researched local woman Helen Denny.
To read about Helen Denny, download the file below
Download: Helen Denny
Mary researched local poet Katherine Drain
To read about Katherne Drain, download the file below
Download: Renton Poet Katherine Drain
Margaret researched Lady Overtoun
To read about Lady Overtoun, download the file below
Download: Lady Overtoun
Perhaps you know of another woman the group could research or would like to find out about another aspect of women’s history in Dumbarton? The course runs on Friday mornings, 10am-12noon at Dumbarton Library (9th March – 11May 2012), is free of charge and is open to women resident in West Dunbartonshire. If you would like to come along, get in touch for more information.
