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Glasgow Museums: Language, Lascars and Loos

What can a 1920s toilet sign tell us about living and working in Glasgow in the early 20th century?

Glasgow Museums has recently acquired an enamelled metal sign from a squatting toilet in Govan Graving Docks – come along to see this latest addition to our collection relating to South Asian mariners, commonly known as “Lascars”, and their working lives.

Location: Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS 

Booking details: Free; registration required. Book on Eventbrite.

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