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Most of the photographs are from Glasgow City Archives and Special Collections, both of which are based in the Mitchell Library. There are also images from Glasgow Museums and some have been kindly lent by private owners. You can search by area, street, subject or browse through all the photographs.

British Newspaper Archive is the digitised archive of 40 million pages from the British Library's collection of British Newspapers. Access hundreds of historic newspapers from all over Britain and Ireland. ... Free access is available on site in any Glasgow library. Scotsman 1817-1950 - from Pro-Quest’s Historic Newspapers collection ...

Glasgow City Archives hold records of the Merchants House and Trades House in Glasgow and all 14 individual craft incorporations, such as bakers, wrights and masons. The records can include lists of members, accounts and minutes dealing with regulations, donations to poor members and apprenticeships.

Glasgow Libraries has an extensive range of general, local and internationally significant collections covering a wide range of subjects. They contain over 2 million books, maps, drawings, photographs, postcards and many other items from all parts of the world, dating from the 12th century to the present day.

The City Archives has been based in The Mitchell Library since 1984. The largest single collection is the records of the city of Glasgow itself, which includes records from the modern City Council and its predecessors as well as the official records of other various local authorities. The City Archives also holds many private archive collections.

Glasgow City Archives are housed in the Mitchell Library and include the official records of various local authorities and a large number of private collections. Explore the rich and fascinating history of Glasgow and the west of Scotland, from the 12th century to the 21st. Our major holdings include:

The Mitchell Library 201 North Street Glasgow Scotland G3 7DN View on map. Visit website. Telephone: 0141 287 2910. Fax: 0141 226 8452. Email: archives@glasgowlife.org.uk. Open: ... NRA 12501 Glasgow City Archives: misc accessions NRA 37295 Glasgow Corporation ...

Explore Glasgow's rich and fascinating history through the public records in the City Archives. Archives is open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm and the first Saturday of every month by appointment. To book a research appointment with Archives please email archives@glasgowlife.org.uk or call 0141 287 2910.

The Lesbian Archive. Glasgow Women’s Library is home to one of the most significant LGBTQ+ historical collections in the UK. With material spanning from the 1920s to the present day, with a particular focus on the late 20th century, the collection holds significant archives and artefacts of UK and International LGBTQ+ history.

The Mitchell Library houses the Glasgow City Archives, Special Collections, Leisure and Lifestyle and General Services. While we were a reference library until 2005, we now lend many of our books and new titles are added to our catalogue regularly. There is a community library and a café where you can meet friends for a chat.

Explore Glasgow’s history through this online collection of 9000 images. Brings Glasgow's past to life and is a great place to start researching local history in Glasgow and surrounding areas. There are thousands of photographs featuring Glasgow's buildings and streets as well as people going about their daily lives.

The University of Glasgow is a registered Scottish charity: Registration Number SC004401. Archives & Special Collections. Contact us; Legal. Accessibility statement; Freedom of in

Glasgow electoral registers from 1857 to 1962; Burial and cremation records; What makes Family History at The Mitchell Library special is that it holds the Glasgow City Archives and Special Collections, allowing you to access millions of records all in one place. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to point you in the right direction.

Welcome to The Glasgow School of Art’s Archives and Collections, a rich resource for the study of art, design, architecture and art education. Our varied holdings illustrate the history of the institution and the development of its teaching practices since it was established in 1845. Read more. Collections. Materials. Themes.

The Glasgow Collection is one of the largest collections in The Mitchell Library, created on the founding of The Mitchell in 1874 to collect Glasgow-related material. ... The images are just a selection of those held in The Glasgow Collection at The Mitchell Library, Glasgow City Archives, and Glasgow Museums. 31 Lyndedoch Street. Theatre.

Glasgow Women's Library is a unique resource in Scotland, housing a huge collection of materials by, for and about women. An accredited museum, lending library and archive, the Library holds a rich and diverse collection of books, artefacts and archives exemplifying the lives of women, charting their historical and contemporary achievements and contributions, all donated by users, supporters ...

Please see Glasgow City Archives’ FAQs for details on using the search room. Staff will advise when discussing your research needs. Please email specialcollections@glasgowlife.org.uk or call The Mitchell Library during opening hours on 0141 287 2988.

A guest post by Cassie Vaden, Arts Library Associate At the very back of the entrance floor of the library, there are two doors marked “Staff Only.” Behind them is a stairwell to the operations that allow 1700 year old papyri , Adam Smith’s Records , and a treasure trove of women’s literature to be viewed by anyone with access to the web.

Discover your family history at The Mitchell Library. ... including Archives, Registrars and Special Collections. Family History at The Mitchell. ... Times Past. Our archivists explore Glasgow's fascinating history with new articles each week. Special Collections Blogs. On rare books, manuscripts and other special collections to support local ...