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Saturday 18 May 2019

East End Walking Tour

This afternoon, we went to the Glasgow Women's Library for a guided walking tour of the East End of Glasgow. The tour was incredibly informative and rich in history, highlighting the role of women in Glasgow's history. The tour also helped us to put the lives of our Glasgow ancestors into perspective and to help us understand the times in which they were living. 

The external walls of the elevator are decorated with book titles

Domestic school for girls




Drying Green at Glasgow Green where women would
take their washing to dry




Old Central Police Station

Glasgow Tardis

Sir Billy

Learning about the Saracen Head
We ended our tour at the Weaver's Cemetery on Abercrombie Street.  


Martyr's Memorial





The Glasgow Women's Library walking tours are wonderful opportunities to learn more about the women who played important roles in the history of not only Glasgow but also of Scotland. The tours are also a great way to support the work of the library. 

Thank you to our incredible tour guides: 


Mary-Alice, Sue, Kristin and Beverly

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