A Brief History of Broughty Ferry's Former Fishing Industry and Community

A free lunchtime talk by Charlie Webster on Broughty Ferry's former fishing industry, its community, customs and characters.

Charlie Webster presents a brief historical, virtual tour of Broughty Ferry's former fishing industry and community. The talk covers local customs and characters, the Broughty lifeboat disaster of December 1959, use of the Forth and Clyde Canal, and connections with Australia and China. It is part of the Friends of Dundee City Archives lunchtime talks series, lasts one hour, and doors open at 12.30pm with tea, coffee and biscuits available to purchase beforehand.