In this lunchtime talk, Morag Allan Campbell, a PhD student at the University of St Andrews, will explore how case notes and records from Dundee Lunatic Asylum can help us to hear the voices of nineteenth century women. This talk is based on Morag's research into the records of the Dundee Lunatic Asylum held at... Continue Reading →
Hear Women’s Voices: A Behind the Scenes Tour of Dundee City Archives
Go behind the scenes at the Archives on Saturday 9th March, for a chance to see some unique and interesting records relating to the history of Dundee and the women who have lived and worked here. Ranging from missionaries to shop workers and councillors to dressmakers all sorts of women and their voices are recorded in... Continue Reading →
Dundee – Scotland’s First City?
We take a look at how any why Dundee became a City in 1889. But what is a City? And was Dundee Scotland's first?
What’s Your Favourite Document?
Would you like to take part in our celebrations of 50 years of Dundee City Archives
The Tay Whale
Find out more about the February FDCA Lunchtime Talk.
Russian Cannons
Did you know there used to be a pair of Russian Canons in Dundee? Find out what happened them.
A look back at 2018
We take a look back at what has happened in the Archives over the past year.
That was the Year that Was – The Dundee Year Books
We take a look at the fascinating treasure trove that are the Dundee Year Books.
Memorials to Jute – the Scottish Cemetery at Calcutta
Find out more about the January FDCA lunchtime talk.