Preserving the Present
Glasgow Women's Library 23 Landressy Street, GlasgowWhat do a running shoe, a set of badges and a Pussyhat have in common? They’re all Rapid Response additions to our museum collection!
What do a running shoe, a set of badges and a Pussyhat have in common? They’re all Rapid Response additions to our museum collection!
Working with artists Rachel Mimiec and Fiona Dean, East Dunbartonshire Women’s History Group have explored local women’s stories, creating unique shawl designs. This exhibition gives us a glimpse into women’s work including weaving, spinning, mining, leadership and philanthropy, accompanied by portraits of the women as researchers and designers.
We’re offering even more chances to get to know us, our space, and collections with tours in English, Farsi and Urdu this Doors Open Days Festival!
The Secret Garden’ is a series of gentle creative writing workshops for women, run by Glasgow Women’s Library and held in Johnstone Terrace Gardens – Edinburgh’s own secret escape in the heart of the city.
This tour focuses on some of the achievements and struggles of the resourceful and industrious women of Bridgeton and Calton, and explores the radical nature of the area which gave birth to them.