Stobswell facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | NO408313 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUNDEE |
| Postcode district | DD4 |
| Dialling code | 01382 |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Stobswell is a lively area in Dundee, Scotland. About 10,000 people live here. It started as a small village outside Dundee. The area grew a lot during the Industrial Revolution. Today, Stobswell is mostly a place where people live.
You can find several schools here, including Morgan Academy Secondary School. There are also Glebelands Primary School and Clepington Primary School. Stobswell is also home to the Dundee International Sports Centre (D.I.S.C.).
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Stobswell's Past: A Look at History
Stobswell grew up around a special well. This well provided water to nearby farms like Janefield and Maryfield. The name Stob comes from a Scots word. It means a "post" or "marker." This marker told travelers they were one mile (about 1.6 km) from Dundee.
In the 1800s, rich factory owners, sometimes called "jute barons," built homes here. These homes were for the many workers in the city's textile mills. In 1856, a large building called the East Dundee Poorhouse was built. It helped people who needed support. Later, it became a hospital and care home for older people. It is now known as The Rowans.
Morgan Academy opened in 1868. It was first called Morgan Hospital. It helped provide a home and education for children whose families needed support. The current Stobswell Church was built in 1874. It is a local Church of Scotland parish church.
Learning and Schools in Stobswell
Stobswell has several schools for young people. Morgan Academy is a well-known secondary school. For younger students, there are Glebelands Primary School and Clepington Primary School. The Melrose Campus of Dundee College used to be in this area too.
Sports and Fun in Stobswell
Stobswell is a great place for sports and activities. The Dundee International Sports Centre (D.I.S.C.) is located here. This big sports center even hosted the European Hockey Championships in 1998.
The local rugby team is Stobswell R.F.C. They play their games at the McTaggart Sports Centre. The community also organizes many fun events. The "Celebration in the Park" is a popular yearly event. It brings thousands of people to Baxter Park every August. Other events include a winter Doggyfest and the week-long Stobfest in May. The Dundee Museum of Transport also holds an annual motor show here.
Famous People from Stobswell
Many interesting people have connections to Stobswell.
- In 1812, Mary Shelley lived in the area. She later wrote the famous book Frankenstein. The landscapes near Dundee inspired her writing.
- Doug Cowie was a Scottish international football player. He played for Dundee F.C. and for Scotland.
- Peter Lorimer was a football player for Leeds United and Scotland. He scored an amazing 176 goals in one season for Stobswell School!
- Billy Mackenzie was a singer. He was part of the band The Associates.
