Going back to the 1910s, this is the former auchentibber quoiting green at high blantyre. We also stock many additional books, cds, alan godfrey maps, stenlake books and family tree charts. Lanarkshire, scotland genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Biggar a brief history the town of biggar is in the southern uplands lying between the river clyde to the west and the river tweed to the east. Theres a trip coming in a year so this is in preparation, but what a positive experience it is to read this book, although scotlands history has many mindboggling. It lies on a plateau roughly 400 ft m above sea level, and is approximately 12 miles 19 km east of glasgow. For further information or if you have any further questions on membership of the society, please contact our membership secretary. Though situated close to glasgows bustle, lanarkshires deeply rural villages contain troves of cottages and churches. View details and apply for this support staff sport culture library job in clydesdale with south lanarkshire leisure and culture on myjobscotland. Page 190 the magistrates of glasgow then turned their attention to the troon. Historically in the parish of dalziel and part of lanarkshire, motherwell is the headquarters for north lanarkshire council. Biggar, south lanarkshire simple english wikipedia, the.
Continuing spectacular series of new photographs of old blantyre, previously unseen online or in any books. He was granted the sherriffdom of lanark, and renfrew. Buy airdrie, lanarkshire, the official handbook by isbn. Biggar family updatedhistory,genealogy,and message board. The town of biggar is in the southern uplands lying between the river clyde to the west and the river tweed to the east. Our local registration offices in airdrie, motherwell and cumbernauld can help you with your historical. This file is used in dojos backfwd button management. Lanarkshire, also called the county of lanark scottish gaelic.
This was the latest in a series of reforms, starting in 1889 with the establishment of a county council for lanarkshire in 1889 and followed in 1975 by the abolition of the county and its absorption into the larger. With these exceptions its early history seems now forgotten. Jan 23, 2015 johns stunning lanarkshire history book is a winner a labour of love thats the best way to describe a new book showing scenes of historical and modernday lanarkshire. Local history, heritage and family history our four main libraries, hamilton town house library, east kilbride central library, rutherglen library and lanark library all have family history and local history.
The parish os situated in the hill range known as the southern uplands, close to the upper reaches of the river clyde, and about 30 miles from edinburgh along the a702. The columns of these ledgers include the place name, any variant name and spellings, map sheet numbers and descriptive remarks. Historical searches for births, deaths, marriages and civil partnership certificates. This is the official facebook page for culturenl libraries north lanarkshires libraries. Lanarkshire housing is covered in the 1918 royal commission report, the 1910 housing report and the 1875 notes on miners houses.
Smith south lanarkshire museums forum, 2004 crawfordjohn scotland 68 pages. There are extensive extracts on lanarkshire in the 1842 commission reports and also the mining district reports. Archi maps of british archaeological sites location data. The 1926 general strike in lanarkshire our history pamphlet john mclean on. Discover the best scotland history in best sellers. Lord boyd, ancestor of the earl of kilmarnock who died in 1589. Lanark library south lanarkshire leisure and culture.
Following the local government reorganisation airdrie, formerly under monklands district council, came under the authority of north lanarkshire council. Lanarkshire offers a wealth of places to visit and things to do. I was educated at st marys school in the village and in 1935. Lanarkshire and renfrewshire are among the leastknown counties in scotland, but no other area can lay claim to their astounding diversity of character. Tour scotland wee video of photographs of biggar south lanarkshire. Ancestry genealogy photographs airdrie north lanarkshire. Clementine brown railey author of history of the house of. My story of war time in cleland, lanarkshire and my time. Two of the six unesco world heritage sites in scotland are located in lanarkshire, new lanark and the antonine wall. Sla06430 facilities assistant hallkeeper south lanarkshire. We can carry out some research for you, please visit our. Sep 15, 20 tour scotland wee video of photographs of biggar south lanarkshire. Local and family history south lanarkshire council.
Tour scotland wee video of photographs of airdrie, north lanarkshire. The name biggar was taken from the town biggar,in lanarkshire, scotland. Theres a trip coming in a year so this is in preparation, but what a positive experience it is to read this book, although scotlands history has many mind boggling. The ebooks are compatible with pcs, smartphones, ipads, android devices and most ebook. Ancestry genealogy photographs biggar south lanarkshire. History of airdrie in north lanarkshire map and description. Deep history blantyre project official history archives. Brown i was born on the 7th december 1924 at 63 omoa road in the village of cleland in lanarkshire. Fisher probes scotlands turbulent history, beginning with the celts. Monumental inscriptions and mortcloth index janet m. Image courtesy new lanark until 1785 the deep gorge of the river clyde to the south west of lanark was best known for the scenic beauty of its waterfalls.
Local history, heritage and family history south lanarkshire. Historically, lanarkshire was the most populous county in scotland, containing as it does most of glasgow and the surrounding conurbation. It is however extremely probable that it has been a residence of some of the dignified ecclesiastics of the cathedral church of glasgow. South lanarkshires rich past and tracing your family tree. Family history library catalog biggar is the furthest east of the parishes of the former county of lanarkshire. The airdrie and coatbridge water company was founded. Many lanarkshire places are covered in the 1871 truck report. Although this is all woodland today, a hundred years ago, it was a hive of activity as miners and local men played sports games.
Thank you for your continued support in these difficult times. Lanrikshire is a historic county in the central lowlands of scotland. Culture nl libraries north lanarkshires libraries, motherwell, united kingdom. Towns and villages whether you enjoy visiting historic market towns or large modern.
Police and community in twentiethcentury scotland louise a. Having studied the new lanark project many years ago as a student of scottish history i heard of the release of this book with great interest and eagerly. Lanarkshire os name books, 18581861 scotlandsplaces. Culture nl libraries north lanarkshires libraries home. It is a royal burgh, which means a king or queeen thought it was a very good town when scotland still had its own royal family. Lanark won the inaugural saltire society book of the year award in 1982. Browse 9 photo books on newmains and the surrounding area. In 1662, however, they succeeded in purchasing thirteen acres of ground from sir robert maxwell of newark, on which they laid out the town of portglasgow, built harbours, and made the first dry or graving dock in scotland. Scottish history books by edinburgh university press. With glasgow it is further connected by the monkland canal, extending to calder ironworks, 1. Here all are welcome to explore north lanarkshires extensive historical archives. As well as beautiful scenery offering a world of choice for walkers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts, lanarkshire is rich in its variety and quality of visitor attractions. Johns stunning lanarkshire history book is a winner a labour of love thats the best way to describe a new book showing scenes of historical and modernday lanarkshire.
For the classics of scottish drama and fiction, read the big three. Rootschat lanarkshire ask a question about your lanarkshire or glasgow ancestors or just browse the previous posts to see info and links to help with your research. The glasgow story the glasgow story tell the story of glasgow in words and pictures. History of lanarkshire map and description for the county. The story of a scottish royal burgh by foden, frank isbn. The librarys reference library has an extensive local history collection and contains the william smellie collection of medical textbooks. Johns stunning lanarkshire history book is a winner daily record.
Lanarkshire family history society, membership secretary, north lanarkshire heritage centre, high road, motherwell. The airdrie arts centre opened in 1967 in the former airdrie library building, and was a popular venue for concerts and plays, but was closed in 2012 by north lanarkshire council. Use this site to further your lanarkshire research. Homeless man given jawdropping haircut transformation and now looks like model. Occupied since mesolithic times the present day high street. It is situated in the southern uplands, near the river clyde, on the a702. Since our office and factory are in a rural area, our staff travel to work individually by car and we have enough space to maintain social distancing, so in consultation with our staff, we have decided to remain open for business unless government policy changes. See all books memories of newmains read and share your memories of newmains itself or of a particular photo of newmains. Biggar is the furthest east of the parishes of the former county of lanarkshire. The largest part of north lanarkshire, in the south of the county, has its roots in the history county of lanarkshire, which has existed since around the time of king david i, who ruled scotland. Roman sites within 10 km ns8756 archaeology and ancient history of darngavel farm, north lanarkshire, british national grid reference.
Tobar na mathar is a large town and former burgh in north lanarkshire, scotland, united kingdom, south east of glasgow. The north lanarkshire county area was established in 1996 as part of a reorganisation of local government in the united kingdom. Sep 17, 20 tour scotland wee video of photographs of airdrie, north lanarkshire. Access them from wherever you connect to the internet.
Lanarkshire family history society, motherwell, north lanarkshire. Its purpose was to build the reservoir at roughrigg, in conjunction with the forth and clyde canal company. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Samuel lewis topographical dictionary of scotland, 2nd ed. South lanarkshire s rich past and tracing your family tree. Johns stunning lanarkshire history book is a winner daily. Ancestry genealogy photographs airdrie north lanarkshire scotland. Johns stunning lanarkshire history book is a winner. Clementine brown railey is the author of history of the house of ochiltree of ayrshire, scotland 5. Local history, heritage and family history our four main libraries, hamilton town house library, east kilbride central library, rutherglen library and lanark library all have family history and local history resources to help anyone interested in researching their family tree or researching the history of lanarkshire and its parishes.
Lanarkshire os name books, 18581861 these volumes provide information on the place names found in the county of lanarkshire between 18581861. To borrow or just browse click here and log on using your library borrower number and pin. Newmains photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The columns of these ledgers include the place name. The perfect wee guide to the scots language collins little books. Lying between two rivulets, on the side of a hill with a southwestward slope from rawyards 624 feet above sealevel to coatdike 361 feet, airdrie consists of a principal street running 1 mile e and w along the highroad, with minor parallel or divergent streets. The population of the town at the 2011 census was 2,294, although by the mid. The closest towns are lanark and peebles, and as such biggar serves a wide rural area. The 1926 general strike in lanarkshire our history. Books events in lanarkshire view all the upcoming books events taking place throughout lanarkshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or scottish family roots in scotland who may wish to visit one day. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lanark, subtitled a life in four books, is the first novel of scottish writer alasdair gray. Occupied since mesolithic times the present day high street a702 follows the line of a roman road.
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