The demand for popular literature, magazines and newspapers greatly expanded in the nineteenth century, as levels of literacy rose and newspapers became cheaper. Women formed an important readership for this burgeoning literature. They also made their contribution as authors, whether as journalists, social commentators, or purveyors of advice and instruction.

Dundee-based publishing played an important role in this process through titles such as the People’s Friend, and People’s Journal.

Drawing on the recent book Scottish Women: A Documentary History, 1780-1914, the talk will discuss what popular publications and newspapers tell us about the lives of nineteenth-century women in Dundee and other parts of Scotland, and ask whether established views of female behaviour corresponded to the reality of women’s lives

Join us in the relaxed atmosphere of the McManus Café for a short talk followed by your chance to ask questions and discuss the topic.
Everyone is welcome. Free. Non-bookable. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment. This event is likely to last one hour.

In the UK it is estimated that over 300,000 missing person’s incidents are recorded by the police each year which means that a person in the UK is recorded missing by the police approximately every two minutes and a typical police force can expect to respond to, at the very least, one new missing person report every day.

Up to 80% of all those reported missing will return within 24 hours, often without direct police intervention.

Despite the large numbers of people involved, we know remarkably little about what happens when someone ‘goes missing’.   Where do they go and how do they travel? How do they use the environment to hide or find shelter? What emotions do they experience while missing?

Drawing on interviews with adults who were reported missing but subsequently returned, this talk will attempt to throw some light on the experiences of being a missing person.

Join us in the relaxed atmosphere of the McManus Café for a short talk followed by your chance to ask questions and discuss the topic.

Everyone is welcome. Free. Non-bookable. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment. This event is likely to last one hour.

Dundee Arts Café returns with a news series and kicks off with a personal reflection of the latest exhibition at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum.

Modern Masters in Print: Works by Matisse, Dali and Warhol is an exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. It explores the printed work of four of the leading artists of the twentieth century and is part of the pre-opening programme of the V&A at Dundee.

Ronald Forbes, artist and former Head of Painting, at the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, will share some reflections as a practising artist on this rich range of important works of art.

Join us in the relaxed atmosphere of the McManus Café for a short talk followed by your chance to ask questions and discuss the topic. This event will conclude with a gallery tour.

Everyone is welcome. Free. Non-bookable. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment. This event is likely to last one hour.