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NMRD Object of the Month: Roller Derby Bout Programme

Published on 2nd August, 2019 by GWL

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The 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. August 2019’s NMRD Object of the month is a Roller Derby Bout Programme for Auld Reekie Roller Girls Twisted Thistles vs Tiger Bay Brawlers.

NMRD Object of the Month: Commemorative Puzzle Book

Published on 5th July, 2019 by GWL

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The 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. July 2019’s NMRD Object of the month is a Roller Derby themed puzzle book commemorating the tenth anniversary of Roller Derby in the UK.

Introducing Book Bunk

Published on 19th June, 2019 by GWL

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We’re delighted to announce that we have been selected to be a critical friend to Book Bunk, an organisation based in Nairobi.

#WomanOfTheWeek Kathleen Collins

Published on 19th June, 2019 by GWL

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This week’s #WomanOfTheWeek is Kathleen Collins and she was chosen and written about by GWL Volunteer Pauline.

Our Bodies, Our Choice

Published on 12th June, 2019 by GWL

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Feminists have been campaigning to gain and retain access to sexual health education, contraception, safe and legal abortions, and parental rights for centuries. We’re sharing some of the Reproductive Rights badges from our collection to highlight these struggles.

NMRD Object of the Month: Roller Derby by Catherine Mabe

Published on 7th June, 2019 by GWL

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The 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. June 2019’s NMRD Object of the month is Roller Derby: The history and all-girl revival of the greatest sport on wheels by Catherine Mabe

Summer 2019 Programme Out Now!

Published on 23rd May, 2019 by GWL

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Our Summer Programme 2019 is now available and you can pick up your copy of the beautiful printed brochure at GWL, take a look on our website, or download a pdf programme to find out all about events and projects happening this season.

Annot Wilkie

Published on 22nd May, 2019 by GWL

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Annot Wilkie was the Dundee organiser for the WSPU, but later left and became a suffragist, joining the NUWSS.

Alice Crompton

Published on 22nd May, 2019 by GWL

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Alice Crompton was a Suffragette, originally from Manchester, who campaigned all over Scotland, from Fife to Stornoway.

Open the Door: Support

Published on 18th May, 2019 by GWL

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In this final blog post, placement student Katie looks at the theme of support. But what do we even mean by “support”?

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