Great War Dundee Commemorative Project 2014-2019

The Black Watch in the Great War: Rediscovered Histories The Annual General Meeting of the Abertay Historical Society - all welcome

Dedicated to the memory of the men of the 4th Black Watch killed in action at the Aubers Ridge, 9 May 1915. Four battalions of the regiment were engaged in the action, all suffering heavy casualties.

Featuring contributions from several members of Great War Dundee and wider partnership groups.

https://tippermuirbooks.co.uk/?product=the-black-watch-regiment-in-the-great-war-rediscovered-histories-from-the-regimental-family

Discover stories of conscientious objectors in Dundee during the First World War in the first of two guest blog posts by Dr Billy Kenefick.

In this blog Dr Kenefick explores the beginnings of the movement in Dundee during the early years of the war, focusing on the anti-war activities of the Independent Labour Party and one of its leading figures, Ewan Geddes Carr.

📜http://ow.ly/w2NQ50zGS7T


National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland

Laughter in a time of war - DC Thomson writer's Christmas visits to the troops - Evening Telegraph The First World War led to thousands of men from Dundee heading overseas to France and Belgium to fight in the conflict, leaving the comforts of home for years at a time.

25 years: The cultural renaissance of Dundee, City of Discovery With the help of over £32million of National Lottery funding supporting over 100 projects, contemporary Dundee has a vibrant creative and cultural economy. I...

The Great War Dundee (GWD) Hidden Histories project, funded by The National Lottery, has concluded with the publication of a fascinating new booklet which reveals the hidden histories of Dundonians who experienced the changes and challenges of the First World War first hand.
Volunteers, known as Great War Dundee Ambassadors, have been working with the GWD Partnership to uncover personal stories from the city. The results of their research have been detailed in the new booklet. It covers a wide range of topics, from the appearance of female tram conductors during the war, to Dundonians’ involvement with the war at sea.
The booklet is free, and can be collected from the end of September at libraries and community centres around Dundee. Unfortunately due to a limited number of booklets being available a maximum of two copies per person is available. The information in the booklet will also soon be available online in GWD’s website.

Tickets for 'Great War Dundee - The War in Comics and Popular Culture' at V&A Dundee on Friday 20th September are now sold out. Thanks to everyone for the tremendous support for the event.