Garnethill Women’s Heritage Walk and Workshop
Walk with us from busy Sauchiehall Street through Garnethill’s quieter backstreets to uncover the extraordinary history of this area and the legacy of women’s contributions to Glasgow’s City Centre community. After the walk, we will join Sauchiehall Street team at Edward House for tea, cake and a conversation-based workshop about women’s heritage, and the future of Sauchiehall Street.
Garnethill is at the heart of Glasgow’s city centre but remains an unknown quarter for many. This walk takes in its grand tenements, painted gables, miniature park, synagogue and world acclaimed architectural triumphs. These and other fascinating landmarks help us to tell the stories of some of the most remarkable achievements of women in Glasgow history.
Within Garnethill’s confined boundaries we spotlight the women who pioneered European art movements, designed the banners for suffragette processions, created the first women’s library in Scotland and made Garnethill into the most exciting cultural and multicultural hotspot in Glasgow.
This walk and workshop are part of a programme of work looking to uncover the area’s heritage and engage people in conversations about the future of Sauchiehall Street.
After the walk, we will head to the Sauchiehall Street project space at Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street for tea, cake and chat. The project team will lead a conversation-based workshop about women’s heritage and it’s future in the area, with a focus on lesser-known stories about women in the area.
This event is apart of the Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District discovery phase – inviting people into the conversation about the histories and potential future of Sauchiehall Street. It is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Glasgow City Council.
Garnethill Women’s Heritage Walk and Workshop
Saturday, 7th June , 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Accessibility
This walk takes place on pavements around Garnethill and also crosses Garnethill Park where there are steps. This is a hilly area and some sections are steep whilst not all pavements have banisters. Our guides are happy to recommend and accompany attendees on different flatter routes to each stop, where possible. If you’d like to speak to someone about the walk in advance and let us know your access needs, please contact us – we are happy to answer any questions.
Large print versions of the tour guides’ scripts are available on the day.
Edward House is fully accessible and on street level. There will be toilets available, including an accessible toilet for wheelchair users.
Booking
The event is free and open to all (16+). To attend, please book below and we will share an email invitation with you. If you would like to make a donation to Glasgow Women’s Library, you can do so when booking.
