It’s 45 years since the Wellgate shopping centre opened. Explore the history of the area and building with the Archives. The Wellgate, which once connected the Murraygate with the Hilltown and formed part of a major route to the north was historically one of Dundee’s main thoroughfares. Yet while its name lives on, no trace…Continue Reading Then and now – changing Dundee: The Wellgate
Visit this new exhibition in Dundee’s Botanic Garden unearthing the hidden story of the St Vincent Botanical Garden 1785-1811. Dr Christina Welch, Reader in Theology, Religion and Philosophy at the University of Winchester, has been researching the incredible story of the Garden and one of its early superintendents, Alexander Anderson (1748-1811), a Scottish surgeon and…Continue Reading The St Vincent Botanical Garden
James Riley, radiologist and cancer specialist, was a member of staff at the University from 1950 to 1977. Riley is perhaps best known for his work on mast cells and the development of antihistamines but he was also a keen photographer. Archive Services hold his papers which relate to his research and include some of…Continue Reading Dr James Riley’s photgraphs
As Baldrick prepares to resume his search for a cunning plan as part of Comic Relief and as we mark the 40th (yes 40th) anniversary of the first episode this year, we can reveal that Captain Blackadder studied at University College Dundee. Acting Captain Robert John Blackadder was a war hero who in 1918, while…Continue Reading Blackadder was a Dundee student
From rioting in 17th century Scotland to Scotland’s first printed book – check out the webinars chaired by Dr Allan Kennedy lecturer in Scottish History. Upcoming sessions include ‘Slaves and Highlanders: Silenced Histories of Scotland and Caribbean’ and ‘Musical life in 18th century Edinburgh’. In March find out about Dunfermline Abbey For more information visit…Continue Reading History Scotland webinars
Did you know the University has a world-leading expert on the history of science fiction on its staff? Find out more at the following events Exhibition at Dundee Central Library Foyer from Monday 6th to Saturday 18th February Public ‘round table’ discussion with students and staff: Friday 10th February 5:30pm-7:00pm ‘Blazing Worlds! Science Fiction by…Continue Reading Blazing Worlds! Science Fiction by Women
Join the University Archives as Kenneth Baxter takes us on a tour of Dundee in 1776. Using Crawford’s plan of Dundee Kenneth explains how Dundee has changed over time. There are several familiar parts of the map including the Nethergate and Overgate (albeit they look very different today) There are also many buildings which have…Continue Reading Dundee in 1776
Breaking the Chains is a collaboration between the University of Dundee Museums and the city libraries in Leisure & Culture Dundee, with funding and additional support from Dundee City Council. It is also one of the outputs of the on-going Woven Together project, a wider community-based project to research and promote the history of people…Continue Reading Breaking the Chains
Camperdown Works in Lochee, Dundee was undoubtedly the city’s most famous industrial complex, and its iconic chimney “Cox’s Stack” remains one of Dundee’s most recognisable landmarks. Owned by the Cox Brother, who were already established in the linen trade in Lochee, the works began with the construction of a Power Loom Factory in 1849. Thereafter…Continue Reading Then and now – changing Dundee: Camperdown Works
Archive Services tell us more about the fascinating collection of photojournalist Alexander Low who recently gifted the Archive his own collection of papers and photographs as well as material created by his ancestors. His Low family papers, as well as those of seven other families related to the Lows, comprise legal documents, financial papers and…Continue Reading Lives through a sketchbook: Alex Low
Find out more about Accountancy at the University. Kenneth Baxter from Archive Services traces its origins from part of Law to a thriving department in its own right. Watch Kenneth’s film below…Continue Reading 50 Years of Accountancy
A partnership between the University Archives, Mount Stuart and the Centre for Scotland’s Land Futures led to an amazing experience for three Humanities undergraduates. Here they describe their fantastic two week internship at Mount Stuart working with the archives and other collections. Connie Mills The email offering me the opportunity to apply for an archival…Continue Reading Discovering the magic of Mount Stuart