History of Dundee captured in huge tapestry

The history of Dundee has been captured by locals in a huge tapestry which is on display at the V&A.

More than 140 volunteers from the community hand-stitched 35 panels which tell the unique story of the City of Discovery.

The tapestry reaches far beyond the famous three J's - jute, jam and journalism.

Organiser John Fyffee of the Weaver Incorporation of Dundee told Tay FM:

"I think when you consider each of the panels and you start to look at what I would call the music behind the words there are so many stories and I hope that Dundonians and people from further afield come in and say 'I never knew that' or 'I remember that.'"

The work draws on tales and experiences of Dundee's communities from the mid-19th century to the present day, exploring its industrial heritage, creative achievements, biodiversity and people.

The panels are split into 8 themes: Communities; Nature; Industry; Women; Education; Culture and Creative; International and Futures.

Some of the detail visitors can expect to see include sections dedicated to famous comic characters such as Dennis the Menace, musicians like Lochee born singer-songwriter Michael Marra and legendary Radio Tay sports broadcaster Dick Donnelly.

One of the project's managers, Dr Frances Stevenson, told us why it was so important the late journalist and 'voice of football' was included in the tapestry:

She said: " We were wanting to include people who had maybe not spent their whole lives doing one thing as a profession.

"We know that he was a professional footballer and he went on to be a sports journalist so we were looking for different key names that we could include in it because I think there's a lot of people who will remember these great presenters who are either not with us anymore or who have retired."

Radio Tay also has its very own section on the tapestry.

Dr Stevenson said:

"It's a local radio station which is completely invaluable keeping people up to date with what's happening.

"It gives us current affairs and entertainment; there are so many things that it provides for the city and I think it is important to have it in this panel."

The Dundee Tapestry will go on display from Saturday 28th January until Sunday 28th April.

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