The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

dhubthaigh · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject: DUNDEE SPANISH CIVIL WAR

Spanish Civil War Memorial re-dedication

Message from Mike Arnott, Secretary of Dundee Trades Council

I’m writing to request a big turn-out from Trade Unionists, especially with banners, for the parade up Reform Street from City Square to Albert Square at 11am on Saturday 11th October (assemble 10.45am). The event is to mark the rededication of the City’s Memorial to those who died in the Spanish Civil War, and the unveiling of a new plaque.
It is hoped that Jack Jones, the 95 year old former leader of the TGWU, and who fought in Spain, will be present.

An exhibition entitled Dundee and the Spanish Civil War will be running in the Wellgate Library from Oct 7th - 25th.

dhubthaigh · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:48 am Post subject:

I wasn't at the ceremony but read a snippet in the Courier. It said that the memorial would be returning to the Howf (city centre burial ground) at the end of the re-dedication to allow the landscaping works around the Art Gallery/Museum to be completed. I'll get a photo of this in situ eventually. I've only been trying for about two years!

DelBoy · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject:

Online courier article with photo.
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2008/10/13/newsstory12091853t0.asp