Overview George Tawse, one of the founding Literary and Scientific Institute members, wrote a light-hearted and affectionate recollection of the societyās early days in 1846, in which he depicted its humble beginnings as eight or ten āmere ladsā, meeting on Read More …
Contents and Contributions: Letter to 'Critic'
The Attic Journal
Overview The Attic Journal, launched in 1848, while not explicitly affiliated with a particular society, was edited by Peter Begg, who was also a member of other literary societies in Dundee. Its readers included John Sime and two members of Read More …
The Dundee Literary Society’s Magazine
Overview Dundee Literary Societyās decision to launch a magazine in December 1846 was mainly focused on extending the reach of its influence, meaning that those who could not attend meetings because of time or location could share in some of Read More …
Wellpark F. C. Literary Society M.S. Magazine
On Overview A summary of the history of theĀ Wellpark Free Church Literary Society is available on our sister website,Ā Glasgow’s Literary BondsĀ (see ‘Additional Notes’ below). There are three extant issues of this magazine, which together contain an eclectic mixture of prose Read More …