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Scottish Political Biographies: Mary Barbour

Mary Barbour, born Mary Rough in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, in 1875, stands as one of Glasgow’s most profoundly kind and courageous champions for the working class. Her life was a testament to the power of community, compassion, and tireless activism, centered on the belief that dignity was a right, not a privilege. ​The Heart of ‘Mrs […]

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Scottish Political Biographies: John Maclean.

John Maclean was a man whose dedication to justice was an act of profound kindness to the working people of Scotland. ​John Maclean (1879–1923) was a Scottish schoolteacher and revolutionary socialist from the “Red Clydeside” era, who dedicated his tragically short life to educating and organising the working class. ​A Life Rooted in Empathy ​Maclean […]