This reminiscence and oral history project will focus on work, industry and commerce in the city and the experiences of people working in industries such as brewing, distilling, and printing and in locations such as the docks, bonds and the rubber mill. There will also be a focus on shops and retail such as The St Cuthbert’s Association Co-operative stores.

We will be recording the life stories of ordinary working people and showcasing our extensive photo archive to inspire these Edinburgh stories and memories. From the recordings we will be creating a series of project podcasts and, from January 2025, the ‘Our Working City’ will exhibit at our dedicated project space.

If you would like to participate, please email us: comhist@googlemail.com