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She Settles in the Shields: Exhibition

Name: She Settles in the Shields: Exhibition
Start: 2024-09-17T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-31T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Glasgow Women’s Library

Tuesday, 17th September to Thursday, 31st October

Free

Audience

Open to all

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Subtitled and Induction loop on request

Hajira Bibi and her children when they first arrived in Glasgow in 1967. Credit: She Settles in the Shields

Glasgow Women’s Library invites you to explore the rich tapestry of stories that make up our community with our special exhibition, ‘She Settles in the Shields’. The exhibition highlights the lives of migrant women who made Pollokshields their home between the 1950s and 1980s.

Told in their own words, these women share compelling narratives of hope, isolation, warm welcomes, cold weather, racism, and their journey towards acceptance and integration. This exhibition provides a unique opportunity to delve into the personal histories that have shaped the vibrant, multicultural fabric of Glasgow.

In addition, the exhibition will feature ‘She Settles in the Shields Sequel,’ which focuses on the intergenerational experiences of the 2nd and 3rd generation migrant women. This sequel showcases their contributions to the area and explores how their identities continue to evolve in the context of their rich heritage.