Prògram Choinnich
Contributors
Interviewers
Date
27 February 1995
Track ID
1804
Part 1
Track Information
Original Tape ID
Summary
A new book about the old history of Glasgow up to 1830.
A new book about the old history of Glasgow up to 1830 is available. It was written by Tom Devine and Gordon Jackson, printed by Manchester University and costs £60. Dr Kenneth MacDonald talks about the history of Glasgow, describing it as a centre founded on Christianity, education and marketing. He depicts the way Glasgow has grown and changed as different groups of people have immigrated and made their home in the city. Glasgow has always had a close affinity with the Gaelic culture and language.
Recording Location
County - Ross and Cromarty
Parish - Stornoway
Island - Lewis
Village/Place - Stornoway
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Dat
Audio Quality
Good