National Museum of Roller Derby

Name: National Museum of Roller Derby
Address: 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow, G401BP, GB
Telephone: 0141 550 2267

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Established in 2012 as the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to

Established in 2012 by artist Ellie Harrison as part of Glasgow Women's Library 21 Revolutions celebrations the NMRD aims to be the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women's Flat Track Roller Derby. The collection is housed at GWL and is curated by Maulin' Rouge (GRD), Cara Viola (GRD) and Bint Imperial (ARRG) in association with staff from the Library.

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04/04/2020

NMRD Object of the Month: Severn Roller Torrent Artwork | Glasgow Women's Library

April 2020: Object of the Month

The combination of wearing provocative ’boutfits’ and playing a fierce and violent contact sport helps to challenge gender binary assumptions and heteronormative roles. It shows that women do not need…

In celebration of International Women's Day on the 8th March 2020, March's Object of the Month is this brilliant book de...

01/03/2020

NMRD Object of the Month | Glasgow Women's Library

In celebration of International Women's Day on the 8th March 2020, March's Object of the Month is this brilliant book detailing the history of Roller Derby, which illustrates the role of women in this fierce contact sport since the 1930s.

In celebration of International Women’s Day on the 8th March 2020, this book details the history of the sport of Roller Derby and helps to illustrate the inclusion of women in this fierce contact…

February’s object of the month is the Chaos on the Clyde programme for an International Roller Derby Tournament presente...

23/02/2020

NMRD Object of the Month: Chaos on the Clyde Programme | Glasgow Women's Library

February’s object of the month is the Chaos on the Clyde programme for an International Roller Derby Tournament presented by Glasgow Roller Derby on 25th & 26th August 2012.

February’s object of the month is the Chaos on the Clyde programme for an International Roller Derby Tournament presented by Glasgow Roller Derby on 25th & 26th August 2012. It features six of…

01/01/2020

BBC Scotland documentary showcasing Scotland's thriving Roller Derby scene

09/11/2019

Don't miss this new documentary 'Hidden Lives: Roller Derby' all about Scotland's thriving Roller Derby scene 📺 It'll be screened on BBC Scotland this Thursday 14th November, 8:30pm, so tune in!

01/04/2019

A CALL FOR DONATIONS

11/03/2019

National Museum of Roller Derby updated their business hours.

08/09/2018

We're making history! We need you! In 2018 we’re building the National Museum of Roller Derby collection by calling for donations of materials from leagues all over Scotland and beyond. Please contact us to discuss what you might be able to contribute: [email protected]

08/09/2018

Ellie Harrison

Here's a sneak peak into the National Museum of Roller Derby archive at Glasgow Women's Library. Come in and visit us!

24/07/2017

National Museum of Roller Derby updated their address.

Address

23 Landressy Street
Glasgow
G401BP

Telephone

0141 550 2267

Website

http://www.nmrd.org.uk/

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Established in 2012 by artist Ellie Harrison as part of Glasgow Women's Library 21st Anniversary celebrations, the NMRD is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women's Flat Track Roller Derby. The collection is housed at GWL and is curated by Rebel Rebel (London Rockin’ Rollers) in association with other volunteers and staff from the Library.