Materialising the Cold War in Scotland
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Lecture
Creator (person)
Harper, Sarah
Abstract
Scotland’s unique geography and topography provided a useful base for Allied military preparations and research during the Cold War, a 40-year nuclear stand-off between the USA and the Soviet Union. Scots played an active role in this global conflict, both mobilising and connecting with people around the world. The remains of military and nuclear installations, such as radar stations, bunkers, submarine depots and nuclear power stations, are physical reminders of how the Cold War shaped Scotland. This talk will examine Scottish experiences of the Cold War through the lens of material culture preserved by National Museums Scotland.
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Materialising the Cold War
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Arts and Humanities Research Council | |
Event title
Materialising the Cold War in Scotland
Publisher
Not Cricket Productions
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