People’s Past
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Modern Scottish public history. Curated by Dr Charlie Lynch, hosted by the National.
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1 of the few statues in Scotland dedicated to a named woman is of Dolores Ibarruri, the Passionara who said 'Better to die on your feet than live forever on your knees.' It is dedicated to the memory of Scots who fought the fascists in Spain & is on the riverfront in Glasgow. /7
September 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
1 of the few statues in Scotland dedicated to a named woman is of Dolores Ibarruri, the Passionara who said 'Better to die on your feet than live forever on your knees.' It is dedicated to the memory of Scots who fought the fascists in Spain & is on the riverfront in Glasgow. /7