Sons of Vulcan Ironworkers and Steelmen in Scotland

Sons of Vulcan: Ironworkers and Steelmen in Scotland

A fascinating and deeply human look at the men, furnaces, foundries, and steelworks that shaped generations of Scottish working life.

Some items on Kate's Treasures15 are chosen because they are beautiful or useful. Some are here because they meant something to my dad. He was an actor, a scriptwriter, and someone deeply interested in people, working lives, and the stories behind Britain’s industrial history. He also came from a Scottish mining and foundry background, where men worked around roaring furnaces, molten metal, heat, soot, and unbelievably hard conditions. This is one of those books that clearly spoke to him personally.

Written by Robert Duncan, Sons of Vulcan explores the history of Scotland’s ironworkers and steelmen across more than three centuries.

The book covers foundries, furnaces, mills, industrial communities, trade unions, and the dangerous but highly skilled work carried out by generations of men whose lives revolved around iron and steel.

Rich with archive photography and historical detail, it is an excellent read for those interested in Scottish history, labour history, industrial Britain, and working class life.

📖 About This Edition

Paperback | English Language | Scottish & Industrial History

• Author: Robert Duncan
• Publisher: Birlinn
• Themes: Scotland, labour history, steel industry, foundries, ironworkers, industrial Britain, working class history

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