Blythswood Festival: Library Resources for Family History

Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC+01:00

Mitchell Library | Glasgow

Glasgow Libraries
Publisher/HostGlasgow Libraries
Blythswood Festival: Library Resources for Family History
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Learn how to start on your family history journey.
About this Event

Starting out on your family history journey can be daunting, but we can help.

Join a librarian from The Mitchell Library for a FREE introductory session on library resources for family history.

Find out about electoral registers, monumental inscriptions, census, Ancestry, Find my Past, Post Office directories, the Glasgow Collection, and The Mitchell Library’s extensive newspaper collection.

Suitable for complete beginners.

Glasgow’s Blythswood Festival 2026 brings together more major venues of international status, showcasing art, music, heritage and enjoyment. Running from 1 May to 17 May 2026. In the largest part of the city-centre, all the streets west of Buchanan Street. Enjoy exploring what’s on and visiting unique venues and events. Refreshments and food available at the National Piping Centre, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Mackintosh Tearooms, Glasgow Art Club, Mitchell Library, and Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel.

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Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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