A learning session led by Glasgow City Archives in the Mitchell Library introduced me to a range of resources that can be useful for researching individuals who lived in Glasgow. Here’s a round-up of what I learnt.
Author: Lucy Janes
Interested in archives, history, books, reading and writing. Lackadaisical swimmer at Victorian Arlington Baths in Glasgow, Scotland.
Tips for reading old handwriting
A lot of our older membership books are handwritten so they can be tricky to read. These are some free resources to help you practice palaeography - the study of ancient and historical handwriting.
The Arlington Baths in the First World War
This year we'll be focusing on a project to discover more about the Baths during the First World War to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the War.
Arlington Baths Club History Group 