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Women of the Gorbals Heritage Walk
29th April, 2018, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
£6.00 – £10.00
Our Women Make History project has uncovered many resourceful, radical and creative women who ought to be better known. These guided walks put them in the limelight and ensure that their contributions to Glasgow, both past and present, are celebrated, valued and more widely recognised.
Check out our full programme of Women’s Heritage Walks here.
Women of the Gorbals Heritage Walk, Sunday 29th April, 2pm to 4pm, £10/£6
This tour highlights suffragettes, Jewish and Asian immigrants, hawkers and weavers, all of whom have inhabited this part of Glasgow, often facing daily challenges to make ends meet, but using their resourcefulness and creativity to strive and thrive.
Meeting Point: Outside Clutha Vaults, 167-169 Stockwell Street, Glasgow, G1 4SP. Please do not arrive without having booked your place in advance as tour guides are not able to take payment, and the walk may be full. Bookings close on the Thursday prior to the women’s heritage walk.
Booking
All places must be paid for in advance as tour guides are not able to handle money on the day of the walk. This event costs £10 full price. Select the number of tickets you want to book below, or come in to the Library to book.
We offer subsidised places at £6 for students, people on a low income, unemployed or those in receipt of benefit and Friends of GWL. If you are eligible for a subsidised place select the subsidised ticket below, or come in to the Library to book.
The week before the walk we will email all those who’ve booked with information including the meeting point for the walk. Please check your spam or junk email folders if you have not received this in your inbox.
We ask that you do not bring dogs other than guide dogs along on the walks. Contact us if you are unsure about anything, we are happy to answer any questions.
Should you need to cancel a booking for any reason please see our Women’s Heritage Walks Cancellation Policy.
