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Mary Barbour Statue

Govan, Glasgow

Mary Barbour (née Rough; 20 February 1875 – 2 April 1958) was a Scottish political activist, local councillor, bailie and magistrate. Barbour 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.

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Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbe et très intéressant. Bonne soirée.
46 hours ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Nicole Merdrignac:

Merci pour ton très gentil commentaire, Nicole. Bonne soirée. Amitiés, Joe
46 hours ago ( translate )

Ecobird said:

An excellent group sculpture and interesting information Joe, This has a real 'rallying the troops' feel to it that I really like.

Best wishes Carol
41 hours ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Ecobird:

Thanks for your very kind comment, Carol. Have a good weekend! Cheers, Joe
26 hours ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful work; well captured Joe.
32 hours ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks for your very kind comment, Jaap. Have a good week. Cheers, Joe
26 hours ago

Amelia said:

Definitely a very important activist for the rights of women. I'm surprised that I have never heard her name being mentioned before.
27 hours ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Amelia:

There was also Jane Rae, who was a Scottish political campaigner, suffrage activist, local councillor and justice of the peace. She played a key role in the 1911 all‑out strike at the Singer Sewing Machine works in Kilbowie, Clydebank. She was also deeply involved in the women’s suffrage movement and took part in the Clydeside Rent Strike. Thanks for your very kind comment, Amelia. Have a good new week. Cheers, Joe
26 hours ago

Don Sutherland said:

Fantastic capture.
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Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Don Sutherland:

Thanks for your very kind comment, Don. Have a good week. Cheers, Joe
26 hours ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe image des statues !
Bonne journée. Amitiés
10 hours ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Madeleine Defawes:

Merci pour ton très gentil commentaire, Madeleine. Bonne journée. Amitiés, Joe
6 hours ago ( translate )