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.
The original building
Our original building was constructed by John Burnet and opened on August 1st 1871. Here we 'reconstruct' what it must have looked like.
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 