Mitchell Curious - The Wotherspoon Collection
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- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Monday 13th Jul 2020
12:30pm
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
Join us in the Let’s Talk space as we explore our collections and bring out a selection of materials not normally on display.
We will be displaying some of James Wotherspoon’s collection of 41 folio albums chronicling the rise and progress of shipbuilding and shipping on the Clyde, the West Coast and the Channel, from the Comet in 1812 until the 1930s.
The volumes contain over 4000 illustrations of ships, portraits of shipbuilders and engineers, ship owners and captains, drawings of flags and funnels and views of lighthouses, piers and railway stations.
Accessibility guides
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We also have a supply of books in Braille, large print and audio.
Accessible toilets
This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance. This accessible toilet is located to the rear right as you enter.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and a bowl of water can be provided.
Hearing loop
There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Wheelchair access
There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow the wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cafe or restaurant
The Café is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.15pm.
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Computers
PC's and printing services are available for public use.
Parking
Please note that there is on-street parking surrounding The Mitchell Library. This is metered from 8am-6pm. Monday to Friday. As this is a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is a NCP Car Park on India Street next to Charing Cross Train Station which is a 2 minute walk away.
Photography and video recording
On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
Free wifi
We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use
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