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Votes, Voices & Freedom: Glasgow’s Women & The Slave Trade

Join Walking Tours in Glasgow for 'Votes, Voices & Freedom: Glasgow's Women & The Slave Trade' a special event walking tour for Glasgow's 850th birthday celebrations.

Votes, Voices & Freedom: Glasgow’s Women & The Slave Trade

About Votes, Voices & Freedom: Glasgow’s Women & The Slave Trade

24th May 2025
11am & 2pm
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QZ
£15
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With our guide Louise, take a stroll through the historic streets of the Merchant City and dive into the incredible stories of Glasgow’s game-changing women. From bold suffragettes and witches to fearless local legends and fiery freedom fighters, this tour brings the city’s past to life, with plenty of surprises along the way!

What to Expect:
• Uncover the stories of the first women’s societies in Glasgow
• Hear what happened in the early suffragette meetings around the city
• Learn about Glasgow’s connections to the transatlantic slave trade
• Be inspired by Glaswegian women’s roles in key political and social movements

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