Gangs of Dundee

Robertson, Gary

ISBN 10: 1906307024 / ISBN 13: 9781906307028

Published by Luath Press Ltd, Edinburgh, 2007

About this Item

9 1/8? x 6?, [xii], 175 pages, illustrated in black and white and colour. 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. Signed by author on reverse of frontispiece ?Ah Thi Best / Gary?. Two labels on front cover ?signed copy? on small white label, ?Signed by the Author at Waterstone?s? in white print on black circular background. Soft covers, a very good copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gangs of Dundee
• Publisher: Luath Press Ltd, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906307024
• ISBN 13: 9781906307028
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.