Maryhill Remembers: A WWI Memorial Comes Home
A community remembrance of the lives behind the names.
We’re honoured to share that a First World War memorial plaque, bearing the names of 78 men from Maryhill, has returned to the community after years out of sight.
The plaque originally hung in St George’s Episcopal Church, and was later cared for by the Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum. Thanks to the family history research of local resident Adie Meehan, it was recently rediscovered and has now found its permanent home at Maryhill Burgh Halls.
To mark this moment, we’ll be holding a plaque unveiling ceremony on:
📅 Friday 25th April, 11am
📍 Maryhill Burgh Halls
🎟️ Free to attend, but please book a ticket so we can manage capacity.
The plaque honours 78 individuals and we have created a commemorative booklet, telling the stories behind many of the names.
📘 Download the booklet here → Download it now.
This is just the beginning. We’re still gathering information, photos, and family memories to help us tell a fuller story. If you recognise a name, or have something to share, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Get in touch: info@mbht.org.uk
Together, we remember — and keep their stories alive.
In other news..
We had a truly special day at the Halls this weekend as we celebrated the birthday of Jessie Stephen — suffragette, trade unionist, and working-class pioneer — right in the heart of the exhibition dedicated to her remarkable life.
The day was filled with joy, conversation, and community spirit (not to mention some very lovely cake!). We were deeply honoured to be joined by Jessie’s great-niece Sheana, who gave the exhibition her full support — a moment that made the day all the more meaningful.
To our surprise and delight, members of Jessie’s extended family we hadn’t known before also turned up. New connections were made, and it reminded us just how much Jessie’s legacy continues to bring people together.
The exhibition itself was beautifully researched and written by Anabel Marsh, who also led her ever-popular Maryhill Women’s History Walk earlier in the day. It was a fantastic way for visitors to explore the stories of women who shaped our community — Jessie among them.
And one of our favourite little moments? Without planning it, our Heritage Coordinator Aurora, Anabel, and Sheana each arrived wearing the colours of the suffragette movement: green, white, and purple. A perfect accidental tribute.
The Jessie Stephen exhibition is open Monday to Friday, 10am–5pm, until 13th June here at Maryhill Burgh Halls. Keep an eye on our social media for news of special openings and events — we’d love to see you there.
Thanks to everyone who joined us — and to those still planning a visit, you’re in for something special.
Hope we can see you soon.
Warmly,
The MBHT Team