We have a War Memorial in the Arlington Baths with the names of 72 members who died in the First World War. How can we do the research to find out more about them, their lives and their families? Here's a few useful sources.
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Family history and the records in the Mitchell Library
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.
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.