Clydeside

Explore the industrial heart and cultural soul of the River Clyde.

Perfect for anyone interested in Scottish industrial heritage.

About the Ebook

There's more to Clydeside than Glasgow. The River Clyde links west of Scotland communities shaped by a potent mix of Red Clydeside radicalism and Green and Orange religious loyalties. Ian R. Mitchell takes you on a journey along the River Clyde and shows it's not just about the remnants of shipbuilding, relating stories of conflicts, people and communities. The river rolls from Lanarkshire, once renowned for its coal and steel production, to former centres of textile production such as Paisley and the Vale of Leven, with many other places equally rich in industrial history along its 100 mile course. From Robert Owen's New Lanark utopian experiment to the Little Moscow of the Vale of Leven, here is a working-class history rich in political and industrial innovation.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• The Clyde's transformation from industrial powerhouse to cultural hub.
• Stories of community, work, and resilience.
• Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
• A tribute to Clydeside's enduring spirit.

About the Author

IAN R MITCHELL is a historian, who gave up teaching to devote himself to writing full time. After graduating from university in his native Aberdeen in 1973, Ian did postgraduate research at Leeds, followed by a British Council scholarship to study in Berlin. The author of articles in learned journals, and of a standard textbook on Bismarck, Ian taught for over 20 years at Clydebank College, mainly on German history. Increasingly interested in Scottish history and heritage, and a lifelong hillwalker, Ian has produced several other books, including Scotland’s Mountains before the Mountaineers, a pre-history of explorations and ascents in the Scottish mountains. Ian also writes frequently on outdoor matters for climbing journals and the general media. In addition, he gives talks and slide shows on his books.

Publication Details

Publisher: Luath Press

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Print Length: 389 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781913025786

Format: Ebook

Language: English

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