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Lucy Janes @lucyjanes.bsky.social · Aug 9

It's such a privilege to be giving a talk about my research at the New Glasgow Society! Come and hear about 19th century men - and some women - who swam in the River #Clyde in #Glasgow + the ongoing citizen enquiry on 'Who Owns the Clyde'. Aug 19. Free! #rivers #water #SportingHeritage #Glasgow850

New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Aug 8

NGS Talks Series #6

As part of #Glasgow850, our ‘Talks’ series brings together writers, artists, and historians to uncover the many layers of the city’s history and culture. This month, Lucy @lucyjanes.bsky.social joins us to discuss the story of swimming in the #Clyde.

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New Glasgow Society @newglasgowsociety.bsky.social · Aug 8

NGS Talks Series #6

As part of #Glasgow850, our ‘Talks’ series brings together writers, artists, and historians to uncover the many layers of the city’s history and culture. This month, Lucy @lucyjanes.bsky.social joins us to discuss the story of swimming in the #Clyde.

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Louise Welsh @louisewelsh00.bsky.social · Jul 29

Bonus episode of Who Owns the Clyde - some reflections on recent actions including meeting with Colombian River Guardians of the Atrato, our Mapathon, petition progress & much more! podfollow.com/who-owns-the... @judebarber.bsky.social @halinarifai.com

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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · Jul 1

The council said it marks a 'major milestone' in its ambition to revitalise the area and deliver long-term economic and social benefits for the community 👇

www.heraldscotland.com/news...

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Louise Welsh @louisewelsh00.bsky.social · May 29

Delighted re cross party support @glasgowcc.bsky.social activation of River Clyde & explorations around ownership Thanks to council for commending #WhoOwnstheClyde Making🌊https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottishnews/25178687.glasgow-river-bus-clyde-explored-council/ @judebarber.bsky.social

Glasgow 'river bus' to be explored by council in bid to boost the Clyde

Opportunities to introduce a river bus along the Clyde while promoting options for water sports will be investigated by Glasgow City Council ...

www.glasgowtimes.co.uk

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Jude Barber @judebarber.bsky.social · May 16

It was incredible to meet River Guardians from Colombia with @louisewelsh00.bsky.social via @uofglasgow.bsky.social and @sciaf.bsky.social 👇

University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · May 16

From Colombia's Atrato River to the River Clyde, communities are sharing how we can protect our rivers from harm to help them thrive.

The UofG & @sciaf.bsky.social talk on the topic included the Atrato River Guardians @mohume.bsky.social @louisewelsh00.bsky.social & @allangillies.bsky.social.

UofG, SCIAF, river guardians and others including: Alexander Rodriquez Mena, Prof Mo Hume, Viviana Gonzalez, Jude Barber, Bernardino Mosquera, Prof Louise Welsh bottom and Dr Allan Gillies

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Jude Barber @judebarber.bsky.social · Apr 24

Thank you Lucy. Loved listening to you talk about your research. 💥

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Lucy Janes @lucyjanes.bsky.social · Apr 23

19th century city swimming + contemporary river rights: so nice to hear my historical research situated in the wider context of access to water by urban communities for fun & wellbeing in this excellent podcast podfollow.com/who-owns-the... by @louisewelsh00.bsky.social & @judebarber.bsky.social

Who owns the Clyde?

Who owns the Clyde is a citizen investigation into ownership of Glasgow’s iconic River, explored through a kaleidoscope of diverse voices, soundscapes, and poetry. Co-hosts writer Louise Welsh and a...

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The Empire Cafe @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social · Apr 22

On Earth Day 🌍, @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and @judebarber.bsky.social , with co-producer @halinarifai.com , launch Episode 4 'Run River Run' of their 'Who owns the Clyde?' podcast (click here to take you to your preferred platform 👇 podfollow.com/who-owns-the...

Who owns the Clyde?

Who owns the Clyde is a citizen investigation into ownership of Glasgow’s iconic River, explored through a kaleidoscope of diverse voices, soundscapes, and poetry. Co-hosts writer Louise Welsh and a...

podfollow.com

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Feb 25

'The River Clyde used to be the lifeblood of Glasgow (...) and it could be again.'

In their podcast, 'Who Owns the Clyde', @louisewelsh00.bsky.social of UofG Creative Writing & Architect @judebarber.bsky.social launch a citizen investigation into the iconic river.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQSF...

Who Owns the Clyde

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The Empire Cafe @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social · Feb 11

In our new bonus episode, Jude & Louise discuss Glasgow's 850th birthday, and their decision to launch a petition to the Scottish Parliament.

The petition calls for the River Clyde to be granted the legal right of personhood.

Could the Clyde become the lifeblood of Glasgow again?

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The Empire Cafe @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social · Feb 11

Thank you Rachel Amery @thescotsmanpaper.bsky.social for the fabulous feature on our petition to the Scottish Parliament to grant the River Clyde, and other Scottish rivers, the right to legal personhood- so it might flourish. Sign here! 👇 petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...

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Louise Welsh @louisewelsh00.bsky.social · Feb 5

Nice mention of Who Owns the Clyde & our River Rights petition in The Scotsman www.scotsman.com/news/opinion... petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE... @judebarber.bsky.social

Is Glasgow finally getting to grips with riverside culture?

Scotland’s largest city hasn’t been able to fully embrace its river since the decline of shipbuilding, but now a new social and entertainment initiative might be a step in the right direction.

www.scotsman.com

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Jude Barber @judebarber.bsky.social · Feb 2

Getting back into podcasting with the fabulous @louisewelsh00.bsky.social and @halinarifai.com #whoownstheclyde #2025plans

Louise Welsh @louisewelsh00.bsky.social · Jan 29

Good time recording a new bonus, reflection episode of #WhoOwnstheClyde podcast with @judebarber.bsky.social & @halinarifai.com Out soon! You can catch up on episodes so far via
podfollow.com/who-owns-the... 📻🌊

Who owns the Clyde?

Who owns the Clyde is a three-part citizen investigation into ownership of Glasgow’s iconic River, explored through a kaleidoscope of diverse voices, soundscapes, and poetry. Co-hosts writer Louise ...

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Jude Barber @judebarber.bsky.social · Jan 18

Such clear and concise analysis of the UK economic situation over the past 20 years 'We need profits reinvested back in'.

Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · Jan 18

We need to distinguish between long run structural features in the economy and daily noise of numbers up and down. The UK has had long term challenges in terms of investment - both public and private - as I explained on @Channel4News ⬇️

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The Empire Cafe @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social · Jan 13

Louise gave a fabulous talk to launch the St Mungo Festival last week. It featured our podcast 'Who owns the Clyde?' and the petition to the Scottish Parliament to grant the Clyde the legal right to personhood. Great turn out, and the first event in the #Glasgow850 celebrations. 💥💥💥

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Ashley Davies @msashleydavies.bsky.social · Jan 10

Spending a little time looking at how Dubliners embrace the Liffe reminded me to recommend Who Owns the Clyde?, a fascinating Empire Cafe podcast from @judebarber.bsky.social and @louisewelsh00.bsky.social. Well worth a listen. open.spotify.com/episode/4JSa...

TRAILER: Who owns the Clyde?

Who owns the Clyde? · Episode

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Jude Barber @judebarber.bsky.social · Jan 10

Thank you Ashley.

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Jude Barber @judebarber.bsky.social · Jan 7

It's true- our gorgeous, and sometimes messy, metropolitan city. Those pics are great - and blue skies (when we get them) do help!

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Niall Murphy @murphyniallgla.bsky.social · Jan 7

#MomentsOfBeauty in #Glasgow: Happy 2025 to all! So… I was a little bit naughty in my speech to the Scottish Parliament before Christmas as I described Glasgow as #Scotland’s “only metropolis”. Cue gasps of astonishment! But… ladies & gents, I give you the evidence 👀👇😆😉👍!

This is the view down Hope Street looking towards Glasgow Central Station. It’s a sun warmed cliff of red and blonde sandstone crowned by Northern European Renaissance classicism of the huge clock tower above Grand Central Hotel. As it is mid winter the shadows are deep and long.

This is the view along Glasgow’s Gordon Street on a crisp winters day with a pale blue sky. In the distance you can see David Hamilton’s dome over GOMA echoed by the Sydney Mitchell’s dome over his Royal Bank of Scotland extension at the corner of Buchanan Street. You can also see John Honeyman’s Ca D’Oro with its elegant cast iron details. The street is full of pedestrians and taxis.

This is the view up Glasgow’s Renfrew Street from the corner of Gordon Street. The buildings are being washed by the warm winter sunshine. The street is full of buses and cars while a pedestrian with natty shoes is trying to cross the road.

Seen on a beautiful crisp winter’s day, this is view looking to the north up Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. While the street is in shadow the red and blonde sandstone buildings are being warmed by the sunshine. The elegant corner building with the dome is by Edinburgh architect Sydney Mitchell. The street is full of pedestrians looking for Christmas presents.

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The Empire Cafe @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social · Dec 18

Great feature by Jody Harrison in today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social about our petition to the @scotparl.bsky.social to grant the River Clyde the right to legal personhood- with a lovely overview of the podcast too 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2480156...

Call to give the River Clyde 'legal right of personhood'

Calls have been made to grant the River Clyde a legal right to personhood to safeguard its waterways from pollution and over-development.

www.heraldscotland.com

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Jude Barber @judebarber.bsky.social · Dec 14

Petition now live! Do sign our @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social petition to grant the River Clyde, and other Scottish rivers, the legal right to personhood. You can hear more about in EP3 of our 'Who owns the Clyde?' Podcast along with the discussion at our live event here podfollow.com/who-owns-the...

The Empire Cafe @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social · Dec 14

Our petition to grant the River Clyde, and other Scottish Rivers, the legal right to personhood is now live at the Scottish Parliament website. 💥💥💥 If you are minded, please sign the petition & share widely with those you think might be interested.👇https://petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2131

Petition: Grant Scottish rivers, including the River Clyde, the legal right to personhood

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to grant the River Clyde, and potentially other rivers in Scotland, the legal right to personhood by: * adopting the Universal Decla...

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Louise Welsh @louisewelsh00.bsky.social · Dec 12

Honoured to be giving the opening lecture at 2025 St Mungo Festival, first event in the official programme for Glasgow 850, celebrating the city's 850th birthday! 🎂 What will I be talking about? The Clyde of course!
stmungofestival.co.uk Join us for a good start to 2025!

St Mungo Festival

stmungofestival.co.uk

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Dialectographer (Mitch Miller) @dialectographer.bsky.social · Dec 7

Concrete Dreams is front page of The Herald mag today. Features photos by @chrislesliephoto.bsky.social & words by @alisonirvine.bsky.social BUT if you get the book it has added dialectograms (couldn’t fit them in the paper)

www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

Book: concretedreams.org.uk/book/

The story of a Scots town that was once 'a dazzling ship sailing across a hill'

Pic 21: The penthouses corridor in Avon Walk Pic 17: Interior stairwell of Town Centre Pic 22: John Kirkhope - Cumbernauld Resident and former…

www.heraldscotland.com

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · Dec 5

Worried about #ElonMusk buying his way into UK politics? Think we need to take money out of our democracy?

Help #DemocracyForSale's people-powered plan to #SafeguardDemocracy by taking this short survey: democracyforsale.co.uk/safeguard Please share. Thanks!

Democracy For Sale

A survey into people's attitudes to the health of British politics from leading investigative journalists who write about lobbying and dark money

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