memories from Scotland in the nineteen twenties
Thu, 2001-05-03 20:25
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memories from Scotland in the nineteen twenties
My sister and I found some written stories and reminiscences in our fathers effects some time ago, some years after he died. He was ann engineer, not an author, although we found some stories and memories he had written down in his last years, about the people he met when he was first searching for a job in NE Scotland just after WW 1. They are written in the local dialect (Doric) and although just translatable to modern ears, do contain the flavour of times now past. If anybody is interested in writing about that time and area, perhaps I can supply some facts (in English) from the stories we found.
just translatable to modern ears? i'll have you know that scots language apart from gaelic hasn't changed much since the twenties, or since the reformation most likely! :)
Hi John,
I am Scottish and proud of it. I originate from Edinburgh, I was born in Musselburgh. I have lived in England for 32 years and I am married to an English man, (although his descendants are purported to be of Scottish origin) he denies this of course!! I would be honoured to see anything that you have, as I am extremely interested in history both English and Scottish.
AJ :>)
PS My father and mother were both born in the twenties.
erm, would that be because you've lived through most of history, Auntie Jackanory?
Hi - just thought I'd let you know of some writing in scots (well, my version...bastardised, possibly)
on abctales. I'm
ferguswergus
on the site.
Cheers...
fergus
Hello John,
You could also try the Local History Department at Aberdeen Central Library.
The University has a writer in residence who may be of assistance.
There are several Writers' groups in the city who may be willing to help. Try the Lemon Tree Writers c/o The Lemon Tree, West North St.
Good luck with your project.
never knew the lemon tree had its own writers circle.
one of my friends is writer in residence of the wodka bar :O)
Hey Oor Billy!!
Forget the thread ye silly wee buggar, and there wis me thinkin yer wis a real Scotsman!! Hummph, Scotland must be gittin' real awfie, if that's the best ye can dae son.
I dinnae want to ken the likes of you, yer nothin' but a wee bairn!!
Ps I apologise to John, if he wisnae the author, cried Oor Billy. However if he wis, I stand by the above.
AJ