Mitchell Library

#MitchellCurious: Postcards from the Past

: THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
Tickets: Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
Dates and times: 30th Jul 2018
12:30PM - 1:00PM
Age: All ages
Venue: Mitchell Library

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Each week we bring out items from our rich and varied collections which reflect world events, social conditions, technological advancements and cultural change across the globe. Our vast collections cover books, photographs, journals and historical documents spanning centuries. Join us for a 15 minute lunchtime opportunity to see and talk to staff about our collections!

As we’re at the height of the holiday season we’re bringing out some highlights of our Scottish Postcards collection.

We have over 10,000 postcards of Scotland, many dating from Victorian and Edwardian periods.

The collection was established in 1982 with the purchase of 1000 Scottish postcards from Mr George Waugh, many of them covering Argyll. After that we received further substantial donations and obtained more from publishers.

From Abbotsford to Yetholm, come along and see historic postcards of some of our country’s most scenic and beautiful places. The postcards highlight the changes in social conditions across the decades.

The Scottish Postcards collection is available to view on Level 4 of The Mitchell Library.

For more details on the #MitchellCurious programme, look out for the Mitchell Library Facebook page and #MitchellCurious on Glasgow Libraries’ Twitter feed.

Accessibility guides

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Read our autism-friendly guide to the Mitchell Library

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.

Click here to see the Café menu

Parking

Please note that there is on-street surrounding The Mitchell Library, from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday this is metered. As this is also a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is an 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.

Study spaces

Study spaces can be booked by calling 0141 287 7655. Click here for further information.

Free wifi

We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use

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