Dr Hume started his career in 1964 as an assistant lecturer in the Department of Economic and Industrial History in the University of Strathclyde. His main topics were the history of science and technology, and industrial history. He particularly studied industrial archaeology (the buildings and machinery of past industry). From 1984-1999 he worked with what is now Historic Environment Scotland. involved in the protection and preservation of a wide range of buildings, sites and structures. More recently he has been involved with the Paisley centre for Business and Industrial History in the University of West of Scotland.In the mid 1960s Prof. Hume started photographing teh industrial buildings of Paisley.
About his talk Prof. Hume says:
'My talk will be based on my personal
experience, both of active Paisley industries, from the 1960s, and of the
remains of past industries still surviving during that period. It will look at
Paisley’s important engineering firms and at some of the many smaller-scale
industries, not so well known that were parts of the fabric of this wonderful
town, as well as its justly famous textile industries. It will be largely
illustrated by my own photographs.'
The talk will be held in the Paisley Museum, Lecture Theatre at 7.30 pm. visitors are welcome and are asked to make a donation of £3.00.
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