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Temporary Library Closure

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Unfortunately, due to heating problems, the Library will be closed this afternoon (Tuesday 2nd February) and Wednesday, 3rd February. We apologise for the inconvenience, and hope to be open as usual on Thursday – please watch this space for updates.

NMRD Object of the Month

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National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. In 2016, to celebrate our new permanent home in GWL’s new Bridgeton HQ, we bring you an ‘Object of the Month’ from our collection.

GWL awarded Recognised Collection of National Significance status

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We are so proud to announce that GWL has been awarded ‘Recognised Collections of National Significance’ status by Museum Galleries Scotland, joining Scotland’s elite list of must-see museum collections. This covers GWL’s entire collection of museum and archive holdings.

Scottish Women’s Aid 40th Anniversary project receives HLF grant

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The pioneering history of Scottish Women’s Aid is to be recorded as the organisation celebrates 40 years of challenging and preventing domestic abuse in Scotland. The project will record the work of hundreds of feminist pioneers who helped to bring about a sea-change in Scottish society, whose contribution has often been overlooked.