The Empire Cafe

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...

In other news . . . Delighted that Who Owns the Clyde podcast won Environmental Podcast of the Year at the Independent podcast Awards! podnews.net/press-releas... @the-empire-cafe.bsky.social podfollow.com/who-owns-the...

Wow- we've been shortlisted for the Heritage Champion Award at this year’s Inspiring City Awards, reinstated for Glasgow's 850th anniversary by @heraldscotland.bsky.social and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. In great company alongside so many inspiring groups and people all round. 💥💥💥

Are you from a racially-minoritised or mixed heritage? Are you interested in exploring Glasgow's colonialist history and its legacies?
A free 5 part workshop gives space for these discussions, starts 21st Aug.
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#anti-racism #history #Glasgow #decolonisation

Who owns the Clyde?: Bonus: Reflections 03 In this bonus episode Louise and Jude discuss ongoing activities around their citizen investigation into fragmented and murky ownership around the River Clyde, including the progress of their peti...

Listen in here
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Portrait photo by @chrislesliephoto.bsky.social

Our new Reflections 03 Episode is out! Louise & Jude discuss their investigation into ownership around the Clyde, their Petition, meeting Colombian River Guardians, joining Swimmable Cities, their live Mapathon for @archifringe.bsky.social, & their collaborations with @chrislesliephoto.bsky.social

Poster image for an exhibition called Empire Retold: other voices from the British Empire Exhibition Garnethill Gallery Thursday 17 July 2025 – Saturday 9 August 2025 It shows five different representations of The Tower of Empire (a.k.a. Tait's Tower) which was the centrepiece of the exhibition in 1938.

Empire Retold: other voices from the British Empire Exhibition
Garnethill Gallery, The Glasgow School of Art
Thursday 17 July 2025 – Saturday 9 August 2025

gsaexhibitions.co.uk/exhibition/e...

Thank you so much for sharing! 🌎

The latest episode of the 'Who Owns the Clyde' podcast by
@louisewelsh00.bsky.social of UofG Creative Writing & Architect @judebarber.bsky.social is now live 🎧

Episode Four further explores river rights & access to waterways 🌊

Listen: podfollow.com/who-owns-the-clyde/view

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...

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...

Thank you to elected members on the @scotparl.bsky.social Civic Participation and Petitions Committee for their thoughtful and informed consideration of our Petition this morning. Fabulous to hear this will remain open, there will be further discussion and some steps. We will post more news soon!

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 01/03/2025 Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Our petition to the Scottish Parliament goes to Committee this Wednesday. Hear @louisewelsh00.bsky.social talk brilliantly about the petition, podcast, Clyde and river rights on Saturday's @bbcradio4.bsky.social Today show from 1hr 43m 10secs 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Historic decision sees River Ouse set to become first in England with legal rights - Environmental Law Foundation Lewes, – In an exciting and groundbreaking decision, Lewes District Council have agreed to recognise the Rights of the River Ouse, paving the way for the Ouse to become the first in England to have its legal rights recognised by a local authority. The decision represents a major step in the UK’s environmental movement, […]

A fascinating & hopeful river-moment: Lewes District Council agrees to recognise a Charter of Rights for the River Ouse.

“The Ouse has long been taken for granted…this is the beginning of a journey to give the river a voice & ensure its wellbeing for future generations.”
elflaw.org/news/histori...

YouTube video by University of Glasgow Who Owns the Clyde

'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...

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...

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?

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. 💥💥💥

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.

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...

"To solve a problem, you have to understand the problem".

Extremely important discussion, answering questions most Glaswegians will have had on the severance, disconnected and under-used nature of much of the Clydeside.

Who owns the Clyde & how might things change?
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This petition has been set up by the people behind the podcast Who Owns the Clyde?, which is well worth a listen for the issues behind this.

We learned from the locals in NZ that this had led to significant positive changes for the Whanganui River so let’s do it for the Clyde!

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...

Should rivers have rights? Pleased to see Who Owns the Clyde? expanding their citizens' investigation 🌊 @louisewelsh00.bsky.social @judebarber.bsky.social
petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...

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...

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

Hear @louisewelsh00.bsky.social talking about the Clyde and the podcast at the opening lecture of the 2025 St Mungo Festival on 6th January 2025! 💥💥💥

Swimmable Cities Urban Swimming Culture & Urban Waterway Restoration

How might the Clyde be more healthy & accessible over time? Like the Seine in Paris or Spree in Berlin. The Swimmable Cities initiative is a global grassroots movement supporting the connection of city dwellers & their urban waterways. #swimmablecities
Charter and campaign here👇
swimmablecities.org

Thank you so much Lost Glasgow. 🌟

Thank you Chitra. 💥

Yay! We've reached 3000 listens to our 'Who owns the Clyde?' podcast, across 14 countries with 5-star rating.🌟 Thank you for joining us on this citizen investigation so far. Do spread the word & leave any comments on your podcast platforms (as it helps). Listen here 👉 podfollow.com/who-owns-the...

Thank you Graham. It was great to meet you and the Turning the Tide team.

We are fortunate to have collaborated with podcast producer @halinarifai.com in making & shaping 'Who owns the Clyde?'. Halina has expertly guided us in our first podcast with incredible skill & experience. She is involved in many brilliant projects & champions critical issues👇 www.halinarifai.com

Episode 1 of our podcast opens with writer, poet and multi-disciplined artist Malika Booker reading her wonderful poem 'Yonder Awa' from our 2014 Empire Cafe anthology of the same name, edited by @louisewelsh00.bsky.social. You can listen to Malika opening EP1 here 👇 podfollow.com/who-owns-the...