Diaspora Discs: An Illustrated Talk at Riverside Museum
This talk will explore Glasgow’s bygone record shops which specialised in music of Black and South Asian origin. From the late 1970s to the 1990s the city had scores of record retailers, many of which feature in our Record Shop Display – but few specialised in African, Asian or Caribbean music. More than just music shops, they helped galvanise their communities and beyond, promoting concerts, events and culture. As well as appealing for your memories of these music specialisms, there will also be objects from the museum collection to look at and enjoy.
Images © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums and Libraries Collection
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Riverside Museum, Pointhouse Road, Govan, Glasgow, UK
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Wednesday 18th September: 1 : 00 PM
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 60
Tour Meeting Point: Conference Room on First Floor of Riverside Museum
Tour Meeting Point: Conference Room on First Floor of Riverside Museum
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
This talk takes place Wednesday 18th September from 1pm - 2pm. The museum itself is open Monday to Thursday & Saturday 10am-5pm; Friday & Sunday 11am-5pm.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Partick Interchange and Govan Interchange
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Charges apply - Up to 1 hour £3.00; 1-2 hours £5.00; 2-3 hours £7.50
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Charges apply - Up to 1 hour £3.00; 1-2 hours £5.00; 2-3 hours £7.50
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Fully Accessible
Further Accessibility Details: Fully accessible - access to all areas without trouble, including for someone using a wheelchair or mobility scooter
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: Fully accessible - access to all areas without trouble, including for someone using a wheelchair or mobility scooter
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Neil Johnson-Symington
Curator of Transport & Technology for Glasgow Life Museums, will give this talk to complement the ongoing Glasgow Record Shop Display, which opened in March 2022 at Riverside Museum
Tel: 0141 287 2729
Email: -
Website:
Curator of Transport & Technology for Glasgow Life Museums, will give this talk to complement the ongoing Glasgow Record Shop Display, which opened in March 2022 at Riverside Museum
Tel: 0141 287 2729
Email: -
Website:
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