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Uncomfortable Verdant, taking place on September 3, 2026, at Glasite Hall in Dundee, promises an engaging exploration of diverse subjects through a series of talks that are free to attend. This event is designed to offer attendees both familiar perspectives and surprising new insights, fostering an open and thought-provoking atmosphere. The speakers, whose backgrounds span various fields, will delve into topics that are likely to challenge conventional thinking, encouraging the audience to consider issues from multiple angles. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge or engage in meaningful discussions, Uncomfortable Verdant is an event not to be missed.

A talk by Kim Turford-Mowat

Kim will discuss the uncomfortable past of Verdant works, from child exploitation, its involvement in the slave trade and links to Colonial India.

Doors open from 12.30pm at the Glasite Hall on King Street. Please enter from the churchyard or the east side of the building (the lift is available from both sides but the accessible door is at the east entrance). You DO NOT need to bring a printed ticket.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available to purchase before the talk. Entry to the talks are free but if you would like to make a donation towards the hire of the hall, there will be a donations tin available.

If you need to cancel for any reason, please do so via Eventbrite or email us on archives@dundeecity.gov.uk.

For more information about the Friends of Dundee City Archives, or to join, please see their website: http://www.fdca.org.uk/.

Please note that extra Non-Member tickets will be released nearer the date of the talk. Please join the waitlist or check back again a week or two before the talk date

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Uncomfortable Verdant takes place on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 13:00.

Uncomfortable Verdant is held at Glasite Hall in Dundee (St Andrews Church, Dundee, DD1 2JB).

Entry to Uncomfortable Verdant is free.

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