A Collection of Stories

This page brings together a series of personal reflections and stories written during the course of this research. They were shaped by time spent walking through Paisley, by conversations with people, and by moments of quiet observation.

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Throughout the PhD, I kept a notebook to help make sense of what I was seeing, hearing, and feeling. These notes helped me understand my own emotional responses to different parts of the research, and reflect on how my past experiences—especially with decay in places I’ve known—have influenced the way I view Paisley. Some of these handwritten notes appear further down on this page, while the full stories can be found by clicking the tabs above.

 

All organisations and individuals mentioned have been anonymised, but the thoughts and moments shared here are real: they form an integral part of an ongoing attempt to connect more deeply with the town, its places, and its people.