Mary Barbour Statue Unveiling

11.00am Thu 8 Mar 2018

Unveiling of the statue of local her Mary Barbour who led the famous 'Rent Strikes' of 1915.

About this event

Mary Barbour (née Rough) (20 February 1875[1] – 2 April 1958) was a Scottish political activist, local councillor and magistrate. She was closely associated with the Red Clydeside movement in the early 20th century and especially for her role as the main organiser of the women of Govan who took part in the rent strikes of 1915.[2]

Venue

Govan

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