From the Archives
NMRD Object of the Month: Lil Rollers Colouring Book
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. October 2019’s NMRD Object of the month is the Lil Rollers Colouring Book.
NMRD Object of the Month: Get Lower! zine
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. September 2019’s NMRD Object of the month is Get Lower!, a zine about derby life created by rookie skater Dorothy Damage.
Volunteering: What It’s Meant To Me
This is a blog post about my personal experience of volunteering in the archive for the Glasgow Women’s Library. I have loved being part of the library and I have been given amazing opportunities to expand my knowledge and learn new skills.
Women Change the World
The long history of challenges faced by women has been countered by the activism of women, as we organise to change the inequalities and injustices that we face within society. […]
NMRD Object of the Month: Roller Derby Bout Programme
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
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.
NMRD Object of the Month: Roller Derby by Catherine Mabe
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
NMRD Object of the Month: Roller Derby helmet
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. May 2019’s NMRD Object of the month is a roller derby helmet donated by skater Deadly DeVito #0.5.
NMRD Object of the Month: Roller Derby tournament trophy
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. April 2019’s NMRD Object of the month is a tournament trophy from the End of the World Series in 2012.
NMRD Object of the Month: Glasgow Roller Derby flyers
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.