Historic libraries · Central Scotland
Glasgow Women's Library
Glasgow Women's Library — library in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Argyle Street · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Glasgow Women's Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1991. Wikidata describes it as: "library in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 55.8560°, -4.2470°.
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Glasgow Women's Library is a public library, registered company and charity based in the Bridgeton area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the only accredited museum dedicated to women's history and provides information relevant to women's culture and achievements. It tries to operate on feminist principles. The library was awarded Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland status in 2015, as the collection contains valuable resources pertaining to women and their lives. In 2018, it was shortlisted for Museum of the Year. The museum supplies and encourages training and education, as well as skill-sharing via volunteers and/or staff.
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Background
History
The Women's Library was established in 1991. The original library was housed in a shop front in Garnethill on the corner of Hill and Dalhousie Street. It evolved from the 'Women in Profile' project, whose aim was to ensure the visibility of women in the programming of Glasgow, European City of Culture year. By 2016 the number of paid staff had reached 22, along with 100 volunteers. In 2010 the library moved to the Mitchell Library in the Charing Cross area of the city, occupying the space formally used by the Anderston Library. Following a decision taken in 2012, it moved to more suitable premises in Landressy Street in Bridgeton, the former site of Bridgeton Library, which was a B listed…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8560, -4.2470
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G1 5QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow East
- Established
- 1991
- Nearest railway station
- Argyle Street — 0.3 km
- Official site
- womenslibrary.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5566961 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Glasgow Women's Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Glasgow Women's Library exterior.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glasgow Women's Library?
- Glasgow Women's Library is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G1 5QH).
- When was Glasgow Women's Library built?
- Built or established in 1991.
- Is Glasgow Women's Library free to visit?
- Yes, Glasgow Women's Library is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glasgow Women's Library?
- The nearest railway station is Argyle Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G1 5QH.