Mary Barbour
(1875-1958)

Died aged 83

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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Commemorated on 3 plaques

Mary Barbour 22 February 1875 - 2 April 1958 [full inscription unknown]

Mary Barbour Conference Suite, Pearce Institute, 840 Govan Road, G51 3UU, Glasgow, United Kingdom where they was

Mary Barbour (22nd February 1875 - 2nd April 1958). Social reformer, Rent Strike leader, Women's Peace crusader and pioneering woman councillor. "In Govan, Mrs Barbour, a typical working class housewife, became the leader of a movement such had never been seen before. Street meetings, back court meetings, drums, bells, trumpets - every method was used to bring the women out." (William Gallacher, Revolt on the Clyde, 1936). A famous image of the rent strike shows Mrs Barbour's Army and supporters demonstrating outside 10 Hutton Drive, Linthouse.

10 Hutton Drive, Linthouse, Glasgow, United Kingdom where they demonstrated

Mary Barbour born New Street Kilbarchan 1875-1958 Champion of the People and social reformer

New Street, Kilbarchan, United Kingdom where they was born near (1875)