Isabella Elder – Govan Philanthropist

By Kirsty Gilchrist   Isabella Elder (nee. Ure), born 15th of March 1828 in Glasgow’s Gorbals district, was a philanthropist well known for her advocation of women’s education and the welfare of the people of Govan.[1] After the death of…

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Honouring the K13 Submarine Disaster

by Stuart Rich (Visitor Services Manager) For the Royal Navy and the still relativity young Submarine Service, the 29th of January 1917, was a dark day in its history and for the following reasons it is still remembered and honoured…

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