Glengarnock. A Scottish open hearth steelworks. The works, the people. A report on the Manpower Services Commission's Conservation Projects at Glengarnock, Ayrshire, 1979-80
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- Author(s) Charman, Derek (ed)
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1981
- Pages 121pp; illus
- Publisher De Archaeological Pers
- Place Published Aalst-Waalre
Topics:
- Name Oral history
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Appraisal of historical importance of works and its place in the local community following its closure in late 1970s. Comprises essays on oral history, archaeological and archival aspects. The essays comprise: Maureen Manson, 'A history of Glengarnock Iron & Steel Works' [pp18-31]; 'Glengarnock Steelworks - plant closure, 1978' - 'Archaeological excavation of the blast furnaces' / 'Historical buildings' / 'The melting shop' [pp32-61]; Lorna Lewis, 'Oral history' - 'Summary of project results - work, community at large, home' [pp62-87]; Maureen Manson, 'Archives and records' [pp88-92]