Flashpoints, milestones and sexual revolutions in the collections of GWL: this is a capsule exhibition of objects and texts on sex that have made social, cultural and political waves.
This exhibition highlights the diaries, and journals of women of the past, published and unpublished. It includes original and digital versions of unique and fascinating items from GWL’s own archive and lending collection and some unique personal diaries and journals, including the 1936 Germany based travel diary of Motherwell woman Isobel Russell and some of the beautiful hand-written and illustrated log books of Girl Guide leader Miss Pirie of Torrance courtesy of East Dunbartonshire Archives.
For all those budding poets, this is a chance to strut your stuff, or just come along and listen to some warm, wild and witty women competing to win the title of Harpies Fechters and Quines Poetry Slam Champion. All styles of poetry welcome. Hosted by Anita Govan. Numbers for this event are limited and it is essential to book in advance through Glasgow Women’s Library if you would like to perform in the slam. If you would like to join as an audience member, it is possible to book through eventbrite.
