Our Glasgow
Our Glasgow by Piers Dudgeon is a reprint edition published by Headline on March 31, 2010. This 384-page book presents an oral history of Glasgow, covering much of the last century. It explores the city’s economic downturn and subsequent renewal through the voices of its residents, offering insights into the diverse communities that have shaped Glasgow’s identity.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of personal narratives that reflect on various aspects of life in Glasgow, including childhood, education, work, and community values. The stories shared by those who experienced the city’s transformations provide a vivid account of its history, encompassing themes of family, health, politics, and music. This collection of memories serves to make the past tangible, illustrating how the experiences of individuals contribute to the broader historical narrative.
Official synopsis Publisher
This oral history of Glasgow spans most of the last century – a time of economic downturn and eventual renewal, in which the many communities making up the city experienced upheavals that tore some apart and brought others closer together. It tells of the beating heart of no mean city in the words of the people who made it what it is. Piers Dudgeon has listened to dozens of people who remember the city as it was, and who have lived through its many changes. They talk of childhood and education, of work and entertainment, of family, community values, health, politics, religion and music. Their stories will make you laugh and cry. It is people’s own memories that make history real and this engrossing book captures them vividly.
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