As its November we thought it would be appropriate to choose the Monifieth Red Cross Hospital Register from World War 1 as the document of the month (Reference GD/X1248). This is a medium sized bound volume. Its a little fragile but is holding well together. The register contains the names of 880 soldiers who were... Continue Reading →
This month's document is the folder of plans for the evacuation of Dundee schoolchildren at the start of WW2. Have a look at how they planned to move so many children at such short notice.
The title of this document should give you a few clues are to what its about. Always remember that when transcribing or reading a document. Are there words you should be looking out for. I always find it helps to figure out what you can, read it back and then think about what words could... Continue Reading →
Test your ability to read old handwriting with this 17th century letter.
We take a look back at some of the deposits made to the Archives in 2019
Dundee's celebrations to mark the end of WW1 in November 1918 and on National Peace Day on 19th July 1919
Did you know there used to be a pair of Russian Canons in Dundee? Find out what happened them.
One of our volunteers shares some of her research into the men listed on the Dundee Town Council's Works Department Roll of Honour.
Read more about the submarine base established at Dundee Harbour - the first of its kind in Scotland.
They’ve been part of Dundee’s urban landscape for nearly 80 years now. We take a look at the humble air raid shelters of Dundee. Do you have one in your garden?
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