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For #TransportTuesday we have a rather laden cart. It is on Perth Road outside the Tay Rope Works, which ran all the way to Magdalen Yard Road.
The photograph appears to be from 1908 as a poster in the background refers to the London Olympics of that year.
Ref: GD/MUS104/6
The photograph appears to be from 1908 as a poster in the background refers to the London Olympics of that year.
Ref: GD/MUS104/6
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
For #TransportTuesday we have a rather laden cart. It is on Perth Road outside the Tay Rope Works, which ran all the way to Magdalen Yard Road.
The photograph appears to be from 1908 as a poster in the background refers to the London Olympics of that year.
Ref: GD/MUS104/6
The photograph appears to be from 1908 as a poster in the background refers to the London Olympics of that year.
Ref: GD/MUS104/6
For this week's #SundayReading we take a look at our Charles I charter, dating from 1641. Not only is this a very large, important and impressive document, but there is a mystery surrounding it. Mainly about the hole at the bottom...
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The Great Charter of Charles I
Charters generally aren’t that interesting to many people. They are large and difficult to read – both in terms of writing style and language. The legal language until the 18th century …
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November 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
For this week's #SundayReading we take a look at our Charles I charter, dating from 1641. Not only is this a very large, important and impressive document, but there is a mystery surrounding it. Mainly about the hole at the bottom...
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#StreetoftheWeek: Arklay Street
588 homes were built in 1927-1928 at the Arklay Street Housing Scheme. There were 3 building types stone, brick and concrete. This was partly due to costs but also speed. The scheme is the area between Clepington Road, Arklay Street and Sandeman Street.
588 homes were built in 1927-1928 at the Arklay Street Housing Scheme. There were 3 building types stone, brick and concrete. This was partly due to costs but also speed. The scheme is the area between Clepington Road, Arklay Street and Sandeman Street.
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
#StreetoftheWeek: Arklay Street
588 homes were built in 1927-1928 at the Arklay Street Housing Scheme. There were 3 building types stone, brick and concrete. This was partly due to costs but also speed. The scheme is the area between Clepington Road, Arklay Street and Sandeman Street.
588 homes were built in 1927-1928 at the Arklay Street Housing Scheme. There were 3 building types stone, brick and concrete. This was partly due to costs but also speed. The scheme is the area between Clepington Road, Arklay Street and Sandeman Street.
This photograph was taken on 17 May 1910 by the City Engineer's Department and shows a tar spreading lorry at the Esplanade (now Riverside Drive)
The lorry belongs to T Aitken of Taroads Syndicate Ltd, 29 St Vincent Place, Glasgow.
Ref: TC/EN/105/1
The lorry belongs to T Aitken of Taroads Syndicate Ltd, 29 St Vincent Place, Glasgow.
Ref: TC/EN/105/1
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This photograph was taken on 17 May 1910 by the City Engineer's Department and shows a tar spreading lorry at the Esplanade (now Riverside Drive)
The lorry belongs to T Aitken of Taroads Syndicate Ltd, 29 St Vincent Place, Glasgow.
Ref: TC/EN/105/1
The lorry belongs to T Aitken of Taroads Syndicate Ltd, 29 St Vincent Place, Glasgow.
Ref: TC/EN/105/1
A #ThrowbackThursday taking us back to July 1975.
Built in 1892 as North Clepington School, it was renamed Clepington School in 1900, when the other Clepington School was renamed Ann Street School. Just a tad confusing.
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 2
Built in 1892 as North Clepington School, it was renamed Clepington School in 1900, when the other Clepington School was renamed Ann Street School. Just a tad confusing.
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 2
November 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A #ThrowbackThursday taking us back to July 1975.
Built in 1892 as North Clepington School, it was renamed Clepington School in 1900, when the other Clepington School was renamed Ann Street School. Just a tad confusing.
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 2
Built in 1892 as North Clepington School, it was renamed Clepington School in 1900, when the other Clepington School was renamed Ann Street School. Just a tad confusing.
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 2
For this week's #WhereisitWednesday we actually have an answer. This one took us a wee while to get, so we'd like to see if any of you can figure it out...
It is Dundee, and we think it was taken in 1914.
See if you can work out what they are doing too...🤔
It is Dundee, and we think it was taken in 1914.
See if you can work out what they are doing too...🤔
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
For this week's #WhereisitWednesday we actually have an answer. This one took us a wee while to get, so we'd like to see if any of you can figure it out...
It is Dundee, and we think it was taken in 1914.
See if you can work out what they are doing too...🤔
It is Dundee, and we think it was taken in 1914.
See if you can work out what they are doing too...🤔
November 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Rear of buildings at 58 Hawkhill
Date: c. 1920s
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 151
Date: c. 1920s
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 151
November 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Rear of buildings at 58 Hawkhill
Date: c. 1920s
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 151
Date: c. 1920s
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 151
November 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Street of the Week: Ralston Road
The name of this street comes from Claude Ralston, who worked as factor for the Earl of Home on his estate in Angus. He was originally from Glamis. Although it was also known as Beachtower Road after the large house on the street (now number 4).
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The name of this street comes from Claude Ralston, who worked as factor for the Earl of Home on his estate in Angus. He was originally from Glamis. Although it was also known as Beachtower Road after the large house on the street (now number 4).
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November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Street of the Week: Ralston Road
The name of this street comes from Claude Ralston, who worked as factor for the Earl of Home on his estate in Angus. He was originally from Glamis. Although it was also known as Beachtower Road after the large house on the street (now number 4).
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The name of this street comes from Claude Ralston, who worked as factor for the Earl of Home on his estate in Angus. He was originally from Glamis. Although it was also known as Beachtower Road after the large house on the street (now number 4).
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East side of Ritchies Lane (just of Perth Road)
Date: c.1920s
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 101
Date: c.1920s
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 101
November 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
East side of Ritchies Lane (just of Perth Road)
Date: c.1920s
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 101
Date: c.1920s
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 101
61-69 Wilkie's Lane
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 2 Photo 37
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 2 Photo 37
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
61-69 Wilkie's Lane
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 2 Photo 37
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 2 Photo 37
For this week's #WhereisitWednesday we have probably strayed outside of Dundee. This is from a collection that includes some photographs of Angus, Fife and Perthshire in the 1920sThere appears to be an Inn in the background. Any ideas?
November 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
For this week's #WhereisitWednesday we have probably strayed outside of Dundee. This is from a collection that includes some photographs of Angus, Fife and Perthshire in the 1920sThere appears to be an Inn in the background. Any ideas?
These photographs show Pte John Willmott of the 1st Battalion
Royal Highlanders.
The story goes that he kept trying to enlist whilst under-age, and finally the recruiting sergeant had John's father permission in writing and he was enlisted.
Royal Highlanders.
The story goes that he kept trying to enlist whilst under-age, and finally the recruiting sergeant had John's father permission in writing and he was enlisted.
November 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
These photographs show Pte John Willmott of the 1st Battalion
Royal Highlanders.
The story goes that he kept trying to enlist whilst under-age, and finally the recruiting sergeant had John's father permission in writing and he was enlisted.
Royal Highlanders.
The story goes that he kept trying to enlist whilst under-age, and finally the recruiting sergeant had John's father permission in writing and he was enlisted.
Earlier this year we marked the 100 year anniversary of the unveiling of the Dundee War Memorial.
We thought we would reshare the original plans for the memorial on its 101st Armistice Day.
#ArmisticeDay
We thought we would reshare the original plans for the memorial on its 101st Armistice Day.
#ArmisticeDay
November 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Earlier this year we marked the 100 year anniversary of the unveiling of the Dundee War Memorial.
We thought we would reshare the original plans for the memorial on its 101st Armistice Day.
#ArmisticeDay
We thought we would reshare the original plans for the memorial on its 101st Armistice Day.
#ArmisticeDay
Airlie Place was built c.1871 and was demolished nearly a century later. The site is now occupied by the Dundee University Student Association.
Date: c.1966
Ref: IN20-053 CL1002
Date: c.1966
Ref: IN20-053 CL1002
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Airlie Place was built c.1871 and was demolished nearly a century later. The site is now occupied by the Dundee University Student Association.
Date: c.1966
Ref: IN20-053 CL1002
Date: c.1966
Ref: IN20-053 CL1002
Back in 1918 one of our volunteers did a little research into a special item in our collections - The Works Department Roll of Honour. You can read more about the document, including the list on men who appear on it here:
Works Department Roll of Honour
One of our volunteers shares some of her research into the men listed on the Dundee Town Council’s Works Department Roll of Honour.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Back in 1918 one of our volunteers did a little research into a special item in our collections - The Works Department Roll of Honour. You can read more about the document, including the list on men who appear on it here:
Street of the Week: Blackscroft
The area around this street was feued to a Mr Paton Black in 1540. By 1581 the area was known as Blackscroft. Paton Black was a wright, and did work on St Mary’s Parish Church in the 1550s.
The area around this street was feued to a Mr Paton Black in 1540. By 1581 the area was known as Blackscroft. Paton Black was a wright, and did work on St Mary’s Parish Church in the 1550s.
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Street of the Week: Blackscroft
The area around this street was feued to a Mr Paton Black in 1540. By 1581 the area was known as Blackscroft. Paton Black was a wright, and did work on St Mary’s Parish Church in the 1550s.
The area around this street was feued to a Mr Paton Black in 1540. By 1581 the area was known as Blackscroft. Paton Black was a wright, and did work on St Mary’s Parish Church in the 1550s.
High Street, looking west towards the Overgate and the Nethergate.
Date: c. 1920s
Ref: Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 56
Date: c. 1920s
Ref: Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 56
November 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
High Street, looking west towards the Overgate and the Nethergate.
Date: c. 1920s
Ref: Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 56
Date: c. 1920s
Ref: Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 56
A #ThrowbackThursday post of an undated photograph of the Wellgate.
Ref: DCC-SA1880
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Ref: DCC-SA1880
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November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A #ThrowbackThursday post of an undated photograph of the Wellgate.
Ref: DCC-SA1880
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Ref: DCC-SA1880
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Another #WhereisitWednesday for you. We aren't 100% sure where this was taken. It is part of collection of images taken for postcards in the 1920s. It might be Dundee but then again it might not. Do you have any suggestions on where it could be?
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Another #WhereisitWednesday for you. We aren't 100% sure where this was taken. It is part of collection of images taken for postcards in the 1920s. It might be Dundee but then again it might not. Do you have any suggestions on where it could be?
A corporation bus on Meadowside. Looks like a lot of people want to get on.
Ref: TC/EN/105/28
Image is not dated, but I would guess its mid 1930s.
#TransportTuesday
Ref: TC/EN/105/28
Image is not dated, but I would guess its mid 1930s.
#TransportTuesday
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
A corporation bus on Meadowside. Looks like a lot of people want to get on.
Ref: TC/EN/105/28
Image is not dated, but I would guess its mid 1930s.
#TransportTuesday
Ref: TC/EN/105/28
Image is not dated, but I would guess its mid 1930s.
#TransportTuesday
Corporation Housing on Byron Street, looking north
Date: c.1930
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 158
Date: c.1930
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 158
November 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Corporation Housing on Byron Street, looking north
Date: c.1930
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 158
Date: c.1930
Ref: TC/Sanitary Department Album 1 Photo 158
Jetty Lane, Broughty Ferry
Date: c. 1954
Ref: TC/Ph/10/14/1/2
Date: c. 1954
Ref: TC/Ph/10/14/1/2
November 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Jetty Lane, Broughty Ferry
Date: c. 1954
Ref: TC/Ph/10/14/1/2
Date: c. 1954
Ref: TC/Ph/10/14/1/2