Isi talks about taking architecture students to Berlin and the importance of differing housing design. He is proud of the body of work done by firm of architects here in Glasgow. He reflects on the enigma of what may cause anti-semitism. Read the Transcript IM: If you go to Berlin (which I do, which I … Read more
This section describes how Isi Metzstein chose to train as an architect and it goes on to give details of his architectural work and his teaching commitments. Isi talks of his pride in being Jewish but the importance of his secular oulook. He has never been thoroughly involved with Glasgow’s Jewish community. Read the Transcript … Read more
This small section explains how Isi Metzstein’s mother was able to support him by working as a cook Read the Transcript INT: So how were you able to support yourself? IM: I wasn’t. I stayed at home with my mother INT: Right and she found work in Scotland? IM: Oh yes INT: When she came … Read more
In this short section Isi Metzstein discusses how far he felt that he was (and was treated as) a foreigner when he lived in Britain during the war Read the Transcript INT: And did you feel foreign at that time? Because the war was going on, was it uncomfortable to be German? IM: Actually not … Read more
This section deals with Isis Metzstein’s arrival in Scotland in 1939 and recounts where he was cared for and where ie went to school. It also describes how other members of his family managed to come to Britain. Read the Transcript INT: When did you arrive in Scotland? IM: The 28th of June 1939 INT: … Read more
Isi Metzstein recounts how he experienced the Kristallnacht attack as a schoolboy in Berlin in 1938 Read the Transcript INT: Sunday the 13th of June and we’re here in the West End of Glasgow to interview Professor Isi Metzstein. Is it all right if I call you Isi? IM: Absolutely INT: Thanks IM: So, can … Read more