Docherty, C. G.

Neither Here Nor There

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ISBN 13:: 9781908898609
author:: Docherty, C. G.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Levenford Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Europe, General,
Condition:: New
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The settlements of Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven are two distinct neighbours with vastly different histories. By the mid-19th century, Dumbarton was in a state of decline, its Glassworks closed and an emerging shipbuilding industry struggling to take hold. In contrast, the villages of the Vale were thriving, driven by industries such as cloth bleaching, printing, and dyeing. The River Leven provided a constant supply of fresh water, essential for these industries, and workers flocked to the area from Scotland and Ireland. As the shipbuilding industry grew in Dumbarton, migrant labour was needed, transforming the town's character. Meanwhile, migrants continued to arrive in the Vale, shaping its settlements in profound ways. This book explores the lives of these incomers, examining their origins, living conditions, and working lives. It also considers how their presence transformed the settlements they called home, and how this compares to other parts of Scotland during this period.

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