What's On at Maryhill Burgh Halls & The whitehouse
EXHIBITION: Partick Thisle FC 150
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
8th June - 24th July 2026
2026 marks 150 years of Partick Thistle F.C. and to celebrate, the Jags are back at Maryhill Burgh Halls.
Partick Thistle has been a club with deep roots in the north of Glasgow, and this exhibition brings that history home to Maryhill. Put together by the club's dedicated memorabilia volunteers, it brings together a collection of artefacts spanning 150 years, including some that have never been on public display before.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Maryhill Meet & Mingle
AT MARYHILL BURGH HALLS
Live in Maryhill? Curious about what’s happening on your doorstep?
Whether you’re a long-time local or newly arrived in the area, we’d love to get to know you better. Pop in for a relaxed coffee morning and have a chat with our team about what’s on, how you can get involved, and what the Halls and the Whitehouse mean to this community.
From upcoming events to volunteering opportunities or even just a good catch-up over a cuppa, come and be part of it.
Free to attend, no booking needed. Just come along!
Maryhill Meet & Mingle
AT THE WHITEHOUSE
Live in Maryhill? Curious about what’s happening on your doorstep?
Whether you’re a long-time local or newly arrived in the area, we’d love to get to know you better. Pop in for a relaxed coffee morning and have a chat with our team about what’s on, how you can get involved, and what the Halls and the Whitehouse mean to this community.
From upcoming events to volunteering opportunities or even just a good catch-up over a cuppa, come and be part of it.
Free to attend, no booking needed. Just come along!
Cearcall Còmhraidh / Gaelic Conversation Circle
AT THE WHITEHOUSE
We are delighted to be hosting a monthly Gaelic conversation circle at the Whitehouse. Running 6pm-7:30pm on the third Thursday of every month, this is a relaxed, drop-in space for anyone who wants to practise their GĂ idhlig in good company.
Beginners are very welcome. Come along, use what you have, and don’t worry about the rest. It really is the best way to improve. Tea and coffee will be on hand to keep things easy and informal.
GĂ idhlig a-mhĂ in / Gaelic only!
EXHIBITION: Partick Thisle FC 150
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
8th June - 24th July 2026
2026 marks 150 years of Partick Thistle F.C. and to celebrate, the Jags are back at Maryhill Burgh Halls.
Partick Thistle has been a club with deep roots in the north of Glasgow, and this exhibition brings that history home to Maryhill. Put together by the club's dedicated memorabilia volunteers, it brings together a collection of artefacts spanning 150 years, including some that have never been on public display before.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
The Maryhill's People Kitchen
AT THE WHITEHOUSE
Free community meal, every other Sunday.
Pop along to The Whitehouse for free, hot scran, no means testing, no hassle, just good food and great company.
Maryhill People's Kitchen believes nobody should go hungry, and everybody deserves a warm space to share a meal with friends and neighbours. Come along, tuck in, and stay for a blether.
Everyone's welcome.
TALK: Women of Maryhill
AT MARYHILL BURGH HALLS
Come to Maryhill Burgh Halls for the third talk in our new monthly series Connected Community.
Of over 120 statues in Glasgow to named individuals only four are of women. When Stephen Adam created 20 stained glass windows for Maryhill Burgh Halls in 1878 only two showed women. Why are women underrepresented in this way, and does it matter? This talk will consider these questions and look for commemorations of women in Glasgow in general, and Maryhill in particular, some of which are hiding in plain sight. Through murals, paving stones, and even a tree, stories of Glasgow’s women can be told.
Come along to learn something new and enjoy soup and a sandwich.
Please, book your spot via Eventbrite.
Anabel Marsh graduated in History in 1978, then followed a career in librarianship. After working in various public libraries, she moved into the academic sector in 1990 to Jordanhill College, later part of the University of Strathclyde. When Jordanhill Campus closed in 2012, Anabel took early retirement which has given her plenty of time to return to her first love, history. She now volunteers as a women’s heritage tour guide with Glasgow Women’s Library and Maryhill Burgh Halls and is enjoying discovering all the wonderful women who weren’t on the curriculum in the 1970s.
The Maryhill's People Kitchen
AT THE WHITEHOUSE
Free community meal, every other Sunday.
Pop along to The Whitehouse for free, hot scran, no means testing, no hassle, just good food and great company.
Maryhill People's Kitchen believes nobody should go hungry, and everybody deserves a warm space to share a meal with friends and neighbours. Come along, tuck in, and stay for a blether.
Everyone's welcome.
Cearcall Còmhraidh / Gaelic Conversation Circle
AT THE WHITEHOUSE
We are delighted to be hosting a monthly Gaelic conversation circle at the Whitehouse. Running 6pm-7:30pm on the third Thursday of every month, this is a relaxed, drop-in space for anyone who wants to practise their GĂ idhlig in good company.
Beginners are very welcome. Come along, use what you have, and don’t worry about the rest. It really is the best way to improve. Tea and coffee will be on hand to keep things easy and informal.
GĂ idhlig a-mhĂ in / Gaelic only!
The Maryhill's People Kitchen
AT THE WHITEHOUSE
Free community meal, every other Sunday.
Pop along to The Whitehouse for free, hot scran, no means testing, no hassle, just good food and great company.
Maryhill People's Kitchen believes nobody should go hungry, and everybody deserves a warm space to share a meal with friends and neighbours. Come along, tuck in, and stay for a blether.
Everyone's welcome.
Unity In Our Community Public Meeting
AT MARYHILL BURGH HALLS
We are hosting an urgent community meeting organised by Maryhill Against Racism, following recent events that have left many people across Scotland feeling concerned and unsettled. As a community anchor in Maryhill, a diverse and vibrant neighbourhood, we feel it is important to provide a safe space for these conversations. Speakers will share positive strategies for strengthening community cohesion, with time for everyone in the room to contribute.
Speakers: Sisters Against Cuts, Women Against the Far Right, Maryhill Against Racism, Stand up to Racism, Scottish Trades Union Congress.
Wednesday 8th July
Doors Open 6pm | Start 6:30pm
Free, drop-in and tea and coffee provided.
EXHIBITION: Partick Thisle FC 150
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
8th June - 24th July 2026
2026 marks 150 years of Partick Thistle F.C. and to celebrate, the Jags are back at Maryhill Burgh Halls.
Partick Thistle has been a club with deep roots in the north of Glasgow, and this exhibition brings that history home to Maryhill. Put together by the club's dedicated memorabilia volunteers, it brings together a collection of artefacts spanning 150 years, including some that have never been on public display before.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Film Screening: People's Emergency Briefing
Doors Open: 15:00
Film Starts: 15:30
What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?
Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters.
The film is 48 minutes-long and it will be followed by a facilitated discussion with climate activists.
For more information and to reserve a ticket, please visit Eventbrite at this link.
EXHIBITION: Partick Thisle FC 150
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
8th June - 24th July 2026
2026 marks 150 years of Partick Thistle F.C. and to celebrate, the Jags are back at Maryhill Burgh Halls.
Partick Thistle has been a club with deep roots in the north of Glasgow, and this exhibition brings that history home to Maryhill. Put together by the club's dedicated memorabilia volunteers, it brings together a collection of artefacts spanning 150 years, including some that have never been on public display before.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Bruidhinn Ar Canan: Gaelic for Beginners (week 8)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
If you are interested but unable to participate this time, please register your interest by completing the form via the red button below:
Always wanted to learn Gaelic but not sure where to start? We’re running an 8-week block of introductory classes to give you a taster! These will be fun, informal sessions, with a focus on getting you started using some practical Gaelic. Suitable for complete beginners or those who already have a little Gaelic and want to use it with others in the community. Classes will be led by a fluent speaker, supported by enthusiastic learners from the Burgh Halls team.
Bruidhinn Ar Canan: Gaelic for Beginners (week 7)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
If you are interested but unable to participate this time, please register your interest by completing the form via the red button below:
Always wanted to learn Gaelic but not sure where to start? We’re running an 8-week block of introductory classes to give you a taster! These will be fun, informal sessions, with a focus on getting you started using some practical Gaelic. Suitable for complete beginners or those who already have a little Gaelic and want to use it with others in the community. Classes will be led by a fluent speaker, supported by enthusiastic learners from the Burgh Halls team.
Bruidhinn Ar Canan: Gaelic for Beginners (week 6)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
If you are interested but unable to participate this time, please register your interest by completing the form via the red button below:
Always wanted to learn Gaelic but not sure where to start? We’re running an 8-week block of introductory classes to give you a taster! These will be fun, informal sessions, with a focus on getting you started using some practical Gaelic. Suitable for complete beginners or those who already have a little Gaelic and want to use it with others in the community. Classes will be led by a fluent speaker, supported by enthusiastic learners from the Burgh Halls team.
Bruidhinn Ar Canan: Gaelic for Beginners (week 5)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
If you are interested but unable to participate this time, please register your interest by completing the form via the red button below:
Always wanted to learn Gaelic but not sure where to start? We’re running an 8-week block of introductory classes to give you a taster! These will be fun, informal sessions, with a focus on getting you started using some practical Gaelic. Suitable for complete beginners or those who already have a little Gaelic and want to use it with others in the community. Classes will be led by a fluent speaker, supported by enthusiastic learners from the Burgh Halls team.
Bruidhinn Ar Canan: Gaelic for Beginners (week 4)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
If you are interested but unable to participate this time, please register your interest by completing the form via the red button below:
Always wanted to learn Gaelic but not sure where to start? We’re running an 8-week block of introductory classes to give you a taster! These will be fun, informal sessions, with a focus on getting you started using some practical Gaelic. Suitable for complete beginners or those who already have a little Gaelic and want to use it with others in the community. Classes will be led by a fluent speaker, supported by enthusiastic learners from the Burgh Halls team.
Film Screening: Everybody to Kenmure Street
Doors Open: 16:00
Film Starts: 16:30
Maryhill Against Racism* in partnership with Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust are pleased to present a community showing of Everybody to Kenmure Street (12A).
On 13 May 2021, the Home Office staged a dawn raid on Kenmure Street in Pollokshields. Glasgow-based documentarian Felipe Bustos Sierra (director of Nae Pasaran!) takes us right down to street level to show what happened next in his immersive film. He recreates the spontaneous act of civil resistance that sprang up as the multicultural community came together on a shared mission to stop their neighbours’ deportation. Blending crowd-sourced footage with a clever re-enactment featuring verbatim testimony from those who were there, Sierra takes us inside the eight-hour stand-off that demonstrated the power of peaceful solidarity. Everybody to Kenmure Street recently won the Special Jury Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
Join us to watch together and celebrate the power of community.
Tickets / Pay What You Can
Please choose the one that is most relevant to you.
Ticket sales will be split between Maryhill Against Racism and Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust.
free - unwaged/benefits
ÂŁ5 - concession (student/retired/low-waged/part-time worker, etc)
ÂŁ10 - full price/solidarity
or anything more or in between!
Refreshments
Free popcorn
Cash bar available, including soft drinks
*Want to find out more about Maryhill Against Racism or get involved? Contact maryhillagainstracism@gmail.com or follow MAR on Facebook or Instagram.
Thanks to Conic Film & Screen Scotland for supporting this community screening.
Bruidhinn Ar Canan: Gaelic for Beginners (week 3)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
If you are interested but unable to participate this time, please register your interest by completing the form via the red button below:
Always wanted to learn Gaelic but not sure where to start? We’re running an 8-week block of introductory classes to give you a taster! These will be fun, informal sessions, with a focus on getting you started using some practical Gaelic. Suitable for complete beginners or those who already have a little Gaelic and want to use it with others in the community. Classes will be led by a fluent speaker, supported by enthusiastic learners from the Burgh Halls team.
TALK: Stolen Stories
Come to Maryhill Burgh Halls for the first talk in our new monthly series Connected Community.
This time, we’ll be exploring heritage crime through Scottish stories, from the Stone of Destiny to other interesting cases from across the country.
Come along to learn something new and enjoy soup and a sandwich.
Book your space on Eventbrite.
Our speaker is archaeologist Dr Summer Austin who investigates crimes related to local and international cultural heritage.
Bruidhinn Ar Canan: Gaelic for Beginners (week 2)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
If you are interested but unable to participate this time, please register your interest by completing the form via the red button below:
Always wanted to learn Gaelic but not sure where to start? We’re running an 8-week block of introductory classes to give you a taster! These will be fun, informal sessions, with a focus on getting you started using some practical Gaelic. Suitable for complete beginners or those who already have a little Gaelic and want to use it with others in the community. Classes will be led by a fluent speaker, supported by enthusiastic learners from the Burgh Halls team.
Bruidhinn Ar Canan: Gaelic for Beginners (week 1)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
If you are interested but unable to participate this time, please register your interest by completing the form via the red button below:
Always wanted to learn Gaelic but not sure where to start? We’re running an 8-week block of introductory classes to give you a taster! These will be fun, informal sessions, with a focus on getting you started using some practical Gaelic. Suitable for complete beginners or those who already have a little Gaelic and want to use it with others in the community. Classes will be led by a fluent speaker, supported by enthusiastic learners from the Burgh Halls team.
Glasgow Kelvin & Maryhill Hustings
The Scottish elections are around the corner and we’re very excited to be hosting a hustings here at the Halls for the new Glasgow Kelvin & Maryhill constituency.
It will be a chance for you to meet the local candidates, ask questions, and share what matters to you about your area and your future.
Monday 20th April
Doors Open: 4:30pm
Starts: 5pm
Please book your spot in advance so we can plan refreshments (and don’t forget to submit any questions beforehand so we can be ready!) Everything can be done through the form at this link.
Exhibition: The Glasgow Coat of Arms
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
20th April - 27th May 2026
The history of the Glasgow Coat of Arms is the history of Glasgow itself. Inspired by the stories of St Mungo, Glasgow’s patron saint, the city’s emblem has evolved over hundreds of years.
The bird, tree, bell and fish have appeared in many different forms over time with additions, omissions and adaptations shaping the familiar symbols we still see across the city today.
This exhibition features pictures contributed by Glaswegians -old and new- showing both familiar takes on historic versions of the City Arms and fresh, original designs.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Gardening at the Halls
Are you interested in doing some gardening, to boost your wellbeing and get ready for Spring? Join us to start our exciting gardening project!
All tools/gloves/materials will be provided as well as refreshments, just bring your enthusiasm.
Please contact lynne@mbht.org.uk if you want to join.
Family Afternoon: Café D'Jaconelli
Join us for ice cream from Café D’Jaconelli, relaxed arts and crafts, and a chance to learn a few Italian words!
The exhibition (la mostra) will be open as normal Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm.
All welcome and all free.
See you there! Vi aspettiamo!
EXHIBITION: Jo Sunshine Art
Jo Sunshine is a visually impaired artist based in Glasgow. Jo lost her eyesight in an accident fifteen years ago, when the car she was travelling in rolled off the motorway.
Jo is completely blind in her left eye and only has a misty blur in her right so draws everything large and in bold colours. Outlining the images in black helps her to see the image and leads to her distinct style.
Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust would like to extend a special thanks to Jo Sunshine for allowing us to showcase her beautiful artwork.
The exhibition is open to the public Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm at our back foyer.
Exhibition: Cafe D’Jaconelli - A scottish-italian story
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
6th February - 10th April 2026
This exhibition explores the story of Cafè d’Jaconelli, a long-standing Italian café in Maryhill and its place within Scotland’s Scottish-Italian history.
Using the café as a lens, the exhibition looks at Italian migration to Scotland, family-run café culture, and the everyday labour behind places that become local institutions. Through photographs and personal memories, it traces how Cafè d’Jaconelli has shaped its community for over a century.
Italian cafés have played a central role in Scottish social life, often passed down through generations and rooted in neighbourhoods like Maryhill. This exhibition places Cafè d’Jaconelli within that wider story, focusing on continuity, work, and belonging rather than nostalgia alone.
Developed in collaboration with the Jaconelli family and James Evans.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Exhibition: a VISUAL stroll through Maryhill
We are open Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm
Photographs, objects and cinefilm from the Burgh Halls collection capture Maryhill’s changing streets and landmarks. Together they tell fragments of a story that keeps growing through the memories shared by local people.
Exhibition: Jessie Stephen - Maryhill's Suffragette
11th March - 13th June 2025
This exhibition brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1893-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
Born in 1893, Jessie Stephen was a fearless campaigner and one of the few working-class Scottish suffragettes that we know anything about. Growing up in Maryhill and working as a domestic servant in her early years, Jessie dedicated her life to championing workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, and social justice. Her activism extended beyond the suffragette movement, leading her to a lifelong political career as a trade unionist, councillor, and advocate for equality.
This exhibition delves into her journey from a young domestic servant in Glasgow to a national activist, highlighting her dedication to improving the lives of others until the very end. Jessie Stephen’s legacy is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Exhibition: Jessie Stephen - Maryhill's Suffragette
11th March - 13th June 2025
This exhibition brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1893-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
Born in 1893, Jessie Stephen was a fearless campaigner and one of the few working-class Scottish suffragettes that we know anything about. Growing up in Maryhill and working as a domestic servant in her early years, Jessie dedicated her life to championing workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, and social justice. Her activism extended beyond the suffragette movement, leading her to a lifelong political career as a trade unionist, councillor, and advocate for equality.
This exhibition delves into her journey from a young domestic servant in Glasgow to a national activist, highlighting her dedication to improving the lives of others until the very end. Jessie Stephen’s legacy is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Exhibition: Jessie Stephen - Maryhill's Suffragette
11th March - 13th June 2025
This exhibition brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1893-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
Born in 1893, Jessie Stephen was a fearless campaigner and one of the few working-class Scottish suffragettes that we know anything about. Growing up in Maryhill and working as a domestic servant in her early years, Jessie dedicated her life to championing workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, and social justice. Her activism extended beyond the suffragette movement, leading her to a lifelong political career as a trade unionist, councillor, and advocate for equality.
This exhibition delves into her journey from a young domestic servant in Glasgow to a national activist, highlighting her dedication to improving the lives of others until the very end. Jessie Stephen’s legacy is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Exhibition: Jessie Stephen - Maryhill's Suffragette
11th March - 13th June 2025
This exhibition brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1893-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
Born in 1893, Jessie Stephen was a fearless campaigner and one of the few working-class Scottish suffragettes that we know anything about. Growing up in Maryhill and working as a domestic servant in her early years, Jessie dedicated her life to championing workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, and social justice. Her activism extended beyond the suffragette movement, leading her to a lifelong political career as a trade unionist, councillor, and advocate for equality.
This exhibition delves into her journey from a young domestic servant in Glasgow to a national activist, highlighting her dedication to improving the lives of others until the very end. Jessie Stephen’s legacy is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Exhibition: Jessie Stephen - Maryhill's Suffragette
11th March - 13th June 2025
This exhibition brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1893-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
Born in 1893, Jessie Stephen was a fearless campaigner and one of the few working-class Scottish suffragettes that we know anything about. Growing up in Maryhill and working as a domestic servant in her early years, Jessie dedicated her life to championing workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, and social justice. Her activism extended beyond the suffragette movement, leading her to a lifelong political career as a trade unionist, councillor, and advocate for equality.
This exhibition delves into her journey from a young domestic servant in Glasgow to a national activist, highlighting her dedication to improving the lives of others until the very end. Jessie Stephen’s legacy is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Exhibition: Jessie Stephen - Maryhill's Suffragette
11th March - 13th June 2025
This exhibition brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1893-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
Born in 1893, Jessie Stephen was a fearless campaigner and one of the few working-class Scottish suffragettes that we know anything about. Growing up in Maryhill and working as a domestic servant in her early years, Jessie dedicated her life to championing workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, and social justice. Her activism extended beyond the suffragette movement, leading her to a lifelong political career as a trade unionist, councillor, and advocate for equality.
This exhibition delves into her journey from a young domestic servant in Glasgow to a national activist, highlighting her dedication to improving the lives of others until the very end. Jessie Stephen’s legacy is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Exhibition: Jessie Stephen - Maryhill's Suffragette
11th March - 13th June 2025
This exhibition brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1893-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
Born in 1893, Jessie Stephen was a fearless campaigner and one of the few working-class Scottish suffragettes that we know anything about. Growing up in Maryhill and working as a domestic servant in her early years, Jessie dedicated her life to championing workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, and social justice. Her activism extended beyond the suffragette movement, leading her to a lifelong political career as a trade unionist, councillor, and advocate for equality.
This exhibition delves into her journey from a young domestic servant in Glasgow to a national activist, highlighting her dedication to improving the lives of others until the very end. Jessie Stephen’s legacy is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Exhibition: Jessie Stephen - Maryhill's Suffragette
11th March - 13th June 2025
This exhibition brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1893-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
Born in 1893, Jessie Stephen was a fearless campaigner and one of the few working-class Scottish suffragettes that we know anything about. Growing up in Maryhill and working as a domestic servant in her early years, Jessie dedicated her life to championing workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, and social justice. Her activism extended beyond the suffragette movement, leading her to a lifelong political career as a trade unionist, councillor, and advocate for equality.
This exhibition delves into her journey from a young domestic servant in Glasgow to a national activist, highlighting her dedication to improving the lives of others until the very end. Jessie Stephen’s legacy is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM
Exhibition: Jessie Stephen - Maryhill's Suffragette
11th March - 13th June 2025
This exhibition brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1893-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
Born in 1893, Jessie Stephen was a fearless campaigner and one of the few working-class Scottish suffragettes that we know anything about. Growing up in Maryhill and working as a domestic servant in her early years, Jessie dedicated her life to championing workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, and social justice. Her activism extended beyond the suffragette movement, leading her to a lifelong political career as a trade unionist, councillor, and advocate for equality.
This exhibition delves into her journey from a young domestic servant in Glasgow to a national activist, highlighting her dedication to improving the lives of others until the very end. Jessie Stephen’s legacy is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice.
WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10AM-5PM