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Anna Munro

Published on 22nd March, 2019 by GWL

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Anna Munro was a Suffragette and the organising secretary of the Women’s Freedom League.

Lila Clunas

Published on 22nd March, 2019 by GWL

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Lila Clunas was a primary school teacher with a passion for women’s rights.

Dorothea Chalmers-Smith

Published on 22nd March, 2019 by GWL

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Dorothea Chalmers-Smith was a pioneer doctor and a militant Scottish suffragette.

Flora Drummond

Published on 22nd March, 2019 by GWL

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Flora Drummond was a Suffragette raised on the Isle of Arran. She was known as The General due to the uniform she wore and the horse she rode at the head of Suffragette parades.

Draga Ljočić

Published on 22nd March, 2019 by GWL

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Draga Ljočić was the first woman doctor in Serbia. She was accused of promoting immorality for advocating equal professional rights for men and women.

GWL Launches Plans for Open the Door 2019

Published on 21st March, 2019 by GWL

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We’re thrilled to launch more news about Open the Door 2019, the third outing of Scotland’s literary festival that puts women to the fore.

NMRD Object of the Month: Glasgow Roller Derby flyers

Published on 1st March, 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. March 2019’s object(s) are Glasgow Roller Derby flyers.

Statement on GWL’s withdrawal from the Audacious Women Festival

Published on 25th February, 2019 by GWL

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After withdrawing our involvement in the Audacious Women Festival (AWF) last week, we feel it is necessary for us to provide a fuller explanation. We do this in order to provide full transparency around what led us to this difficult decision and to communicate what we have learned as an organisation through this process.

NMRD Object of the Month: Team Scotland Roller Derby Badge

Published on 1st February, 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. February 2019’s object is a Team Scotland badge to support the team at the Roller Derby World Cup that took place in February 2018 in Manchester, England.

Spring 2019 Programme Out Now!

Published on 31st January, 2019 by GWL

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Our Spring 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.