PROTECT AND PROMOTE LOCAL HISTORY
#StoryOfOurStreet has really taken off positively, with lots of discussions amongst History Scotland audiences. At the same time, other aspects of society’s interpretation of local history have taken an ugly turn. Protests in George Square and elsewhere around the country saw some try to tear down memorials to past people, whilst others took on the role of ‘statue defenders.’ It goes to show the importance of history and its power to energise emotions.
On the positive news agenda, #StoryOfOurStreet has seen a range of people across our society reflect on the areas around where they live, looking for clues as to.
