Glasgow East End

Discover women’s history at Glasgow Women’s Library, a free accredited museum and archive in Bridgeton, Glasgow’s East End.


Glasgow Women's Library

I visited GWL during my first visit to the city. I discovered this incredible place while roaming the map, looking for something not touristy but local community-linked. I discovered a great library, centered on what's often neglected: women's work and contribution. I visited the exhibitions by artists who create through feminist lenses and practices. I also chatted with the people who welcomed us, they have been super nice and supportive explaining us some history of the library. This space is a real jem, I wish we could have at least one in every city.

Wonderful community library -only about 36 years old but has a meaningful depth to it.

I toured it with a group from the U.S. and the teacups were beautiful❤️

Lovely community space. In a time when we need our (woman) voices be heard and explore, the library holds a great collection of woman voices. Their website has a lot of the information you need to visit and they have an excellent seasonal public program.

This is an amazing and inspiring place. It is a library and also museum/gallery dedicated to women. Their books are by or about women's lives, history and contributions. There is a changing exhibition programme too. If you are just browsing there are places to sit and read. Or if you are looking for something specific the staff are amazing and friendly. It is a great place for anyone of any gender to go and you will be welcomed.

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this beautiful space. As visiting tourists, we  were welcomed with such openness to browse their books and archives. We talked with the very kind and generous staff about the history of this library and the community programs they organize. This is truly a special sanctuary space for the mind and the spirit.

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