Gangs of Dundee
Gangs of Dundee
Summary
Book about how developmental changes and housing schemes in Dundee from 1945 onwards became overrun by street gangs. Some of these gangs still survive today.
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Gangs of Dundee by Gary Robertson
Dundee, like most cities throughout Britain, saw massive developmental changes when war ended in 1945. Housing schemes were built to alleviate problems with over-crowding. By the mid-60s however, these schemes were overrun by street gangs, growing ever more dangerous and troublesome. By the 1970s, the gangs ruled the streets of Dundee, and men knew better than to walk alone off their own turf. Most of the infamous gangs still survive, the Kirkton Huns, most bloody of all, continues to operate today, with younger men taking up the fight.Dundee in the 1970s was a fearsome place where gangs ruled the city's schemesTerritory was everything and frequent, bloody battles were fought over turf. DUNDEE COURIER
Born in 1967, Gary Robertson has lived and worked in Dundee all of his life. A factory man and self-confessed fitness fanatic, he also finds time to play the bagpipes in between family life. His love of writing, in particular poetry, has led him to performing regular live spots locally. Together with another Dundonian poet, Mark Thompson, he formed Tribal Tongues, a street poetry partnership characterised by energetic live performances. He is married to Sue and they have two children, Cailean and Eilidh.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781906307028 |
| ISBN 10 | 1906307024 |
| Title | Gangs of Dundee |
| Author | Gary Robertson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Luath Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |