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EPISODE · Apr 26, 2022 · 29 MIN

Flourish - Women's Heritage Walks in Glasgow

from Wild for Scotland Podcast · host Tremula Network

'Flourish' is a story about Glasgow's "City of the Dead". We're joining a group of history detectives from the Glasgow Women's Library for a guided tour at the Necropolis, a Victorian garden cemetery behind Glasgow Cathedral.We'll hear stories of influential women who were buried here and learn about the lives of ordinary women in the city throughout history. Learn how many statues of women you can find in Glasgow, what happened to women accused of being witches, and what Queen Victoria has to do with fortune telling.Visit our website to find the full show notes, transcript & our top tips for a trip to Glasgow.Find out more about Glasgow Women's Library women's heritage walks here.Support this show on Patreon and unlock bonus episodes.Record a voice note to celebrate Wild for Scotland's anniversary! Head over to speakpipe.com/WildForScotland to leave a voice note of up to 90 seconds, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed about the show. You can share your favourite episode, or let us know if any of the stories have inspired you to go on your own adventure. We can't wait to hear from you! Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more. Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!Join our email list to never miss an episode.Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

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