Ep2 Sold Down the River

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Who owns the Clyde?

The Empire Cafe

10 episodes

1 week ago

Who owns the Clyde is a citizen investigation into ownership of Glasgow’s iconic River, explored through a kaleidoscope of diverse voices, soundscapes, and poetry. Co-hosts writer Louise Welsh and architect Jude Barber are joined by a range of contributors, as they dive deep into the murky waters of river ownership and untapped potential. From its banks, the riverbed, the water and the sky above. Exploring privatisation to public access, from historical legacy to hopes and dreams for the River. Join Louise and Jude along the twists and turns of their river journey.

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Ep2 Sold Down the River

Who owns the Clyde?

32 minutes 53 seconds

1 year ago

Ep2 Sold Down the River

This episode explores timelines and ownership of the Clyde, and why that matters today.

Includes poetry and music from The Empire Cafe.

Contributors include:

● Jim Carruth, Poet and Glasgow Makar from 2014 reading ‘Portrait of the Glassford Family’ from The Empire Cafe

● Andy Wightman, Land Reformer

● Sandra Whyte, former MSP, Scottish Parliament

● Statement from James McSporran, Peel Ports (recorded by voice actor)

● Paul Sweeney, MSP, Scottish Parliament

● Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council

● Various Clydeside contributors including residents, urbanists, artists, security guards, cyclists and passersby.

● Artist Graham Fagen and Ghetto Priest with music ‘I Murder Hate’.

● Recording of ‘Send Back the Money’ from Merchant City Voices by Jude Barber, Collective Architecture and Louise Welsh with students from the Conservatoire of Scotland commissioned by Glasgow City Council.