Hearts 01 motherwell heart of midlothian football club. I will go back on my next visit and spend more time looking into the multiple sources of information that is available. Documents ranging from the 15th to 21st centuries are all contained in one easilysearchable facility. Hearts suffered a cruel 10 defeat at home to motherwell on saturday despite a slick second half performance. Weve rounded up the best museums and art galleries in motherwell in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There is more to exploring your motherwell ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. The majority are buried in airbles cemetery, motherwell, with just one in the globe cemetery, motherwell, a child. If you can send me your postal address, i will pass on to you all the sannaghans that are buried in this area. I left scotland 44 years ago and i found this a great place to go back in time to my younger years. Jun 14, 2010 ive used the archive at the heritage centre many times, theyre very helpful there. It was used at dalzell steel works in motherwell where it ra.
Motherwell is a large town 12 miles south east of glasgow that was once scotlands centre of steel production. It is a scottish tourist board 4star graded visitor attraction. Upstairs is the internet hub with access by stairs and lift. Lanarkshire family history society, 122 124 merry street. Now run on more stringent financial principles, motherwell have relied on home grown talent in recent years to hold on to their place in scotlands top division. The motherwell family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the motherwell surname. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Welcome to the motherwell family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. A really nice, friendly library with many computers and books along with groups, classes and a friendly atmosphere. North lanarkshire heritage centre is a 1996 purposebuilt design by.
They are in the middle of copying down bmds from the motherwell times, there is index to the paper, plus on cd records of burials in motherwell area and now got cemetery books. Formerly motherwell heritage centre, this stunning contemporary building is the new home for all north lanarkshires archives. Fly a spitfire simulator at this local museum which covers local history from the. North lanarkshire heritage centre is a museum in motherwell in scotland. Motherwell heritage centre enables the history of the district to be preserved for future generations and at the same time promote the heritage of the area to both the local community and to visitors. This section is a placeholder for information about the motherwell surname. Monthly speakers evening glo centre, motherwell at 7. It was used at dalzell steel works in motherwell where it ra tgheqr9djd. Motherwell heritage societys charitable objectives.
Many pictures from the centre, which offers a multimedia exhibition providing an interactive journey through the history of motherwell and the surrounding area. North lanarkshire heritage centre is a four star attraction offering visitors a range of facilities and services for an educational or a fun day out. The objectives of the society shall be for charitable purposes only and in particular to create an archive ofmotherwell and environs and to advance the education of the public in the heritage ofmotherwell by exhibiting subject matter and generally to preserve and promote an interest in the. We have a large selection of local history and reference materials and regularly. Came across this photo while digging through some of my old records. Family and kids events in lanarkshire whats on lanarkshire. The main feature of the centre is the multimedia technopolis facility.
It would seam that present day motherwell comes from these words. North lanarkshire heritage centre runs regular kids and adult activities, event and exhibitions. Motherwell, united kingdom 6 contributions access to computers and books among many other learning tools. Motherwell heritage centre in north lanarkshire stepps g33 6hz. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure. The steelmen took the lead in the first half through a wellworked john sutton goal, and although the jambos were the superior side in the second. North lanarkshire heritage centre motherwell 2020 all. On match day, the bus leaves from the bentley hotel which is located in close proximity to the heritage centre which of course is in the heart of motherwell near the shopping centre. North lanarkshire heritage centre, motherwell whats on.
North lanarkshire archives and local studies based at the heritage centre in motherwell will be closed to visitors from 311 january 2020 for our annual collections management week. North lanarkshire heritage, high road, motherwell 2020. The local history department also holds a wide range of resources covering the areas of motherwell, bellshill, shotts and wishaw old motherwell district and. Motherwell visitor guide accommodation, things to do. We use this time to work with our collections in order to improve the service we provide to visitors for the rest of the year. Find parking charges, opening hours, postcode and a parking map of heritage centre high road as well as other car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages for rent in. Motherwell library 2020 all you need to know before you. Live a day in the life of a prairie farmer in the 1900s on w.
Opened in april 1905, the poorhouse was the last institution to be built under scotlands 1845 poor law act. Check out popular museums, exhibitions and cultural activities in and around motherwell. Brandon shopping centre motherwell 2020 all you need to. The lanarkshire family history society is located in motherwell and is dedicated to researching the family history of the people of lanarkshire and also holds information on others areas of scotland 0. Family and kids events in lanarkshire view all the upcoming family and kids events taking place throughout lanarkshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date. The town of motherwell was built on the steel and coal industries and its industrial heritage is explored at the north lanarkshire heritage centre, which also details the history of the town from the roman era. Maidenhead heritage centre tells the story of the town and its relationships to. It is owned jointly by chester properties and columbus capital, who purchased the site from previous owners cala properties on may 2010.
The district ladywell has been socalled for generations. Due to the relocation of the council archives and records facility, the gallery space has been reduced in size. Our resource centre is not open every day and is therefore unable to receive incoming mail and deliveries. The main feature of the centre is its technopolis multimedia display on the heritage of the area from the days of the romans, through the rise and fall of. The centre is also home to the archives and local history research room, which is. Not only can people see the history of motherwell, they.
The centre also has a viewing tower which boasts views of the clyde valley region as far as ben lomond. The building also has a viewing tower on the fifth floor. The central branch are happy to arrange to pick up supporters from a variety of points if they are on route to our destination. Lanarkshire family history society, research coordinator, north lanarkshire heritage centre, high road, motherwell. North lanarkshire heritage centre, motherwell exhibitions. Car parks find over 20,000 car parks across 5,000 uk locations. Ive used the archive at the heritage centre many times, theyre very helpful there. Motherwell heritage centre is a distinctive building in the modern style which first opened its doors in november 1996. Free scottish family tree inscriptions and links from. Summerlee the museum of scottish industrial life is located on the site of the nineteenth century summerlee ironworks. The north lanarkshire heritage centre is a four star heritage centre located near the town centre of motherwell, north lanarkshire, scotland. Motherwell shopping centre is an outdoor shopping centre located in the centre of motherwell, north lanarkshire, scotland.
Sincere thanks to allan fraser for his patience and time taken in extracting all the snippets from past issues of the banffshire advertiser. Robert motherwell historical records and family trees related to robert motherwell. Bookbug at north lanarkshire heritage centre at north lanarkshire. An outline history, motherwell district libraries, 1982.
The museum site covers 22 acres and has many attractions for all the family, including scotlands only operational heritage tramway and recreated mine, with guided tours, miners cottages, a great allages playpark and lots lots more. The appearance of the word motherwell is not however found until the 18th century. All are welcome and guidance is available to firsttime researchers of family histories or local studies. If you send name surname and maiden name if it is female date of death parents name. Find parking charges, opening hours, postcode and a parking map of heritage centre high road as well as other car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages for rent in motherwell.
Brandon shopping centre motherwell 2020 all you need. North lanarkshire heritage centre high road, motherwell ml1 3hu. Motherwell became a community leader whose passion for scientific farming methods took him all the way to parliament as minister of agriculture. On 29 december 2007, motherwell s captain, uncle phil odonnell suffered a heart attack and died on the pitch in the game against dundee united. It is still n a majestic building with easy access and suitable for wheelchair users. My first time in motherwell for 40 years, it might well be another 40 years before im back. Motherwell times archives online lanarkshire page 1. Motherwell heritage centre includes local studies page. Glasgow university archives and business records centre preserves academic, business. Uk please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and overseas 3 international reply coupons.
Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Find north lanarkshire archive centre in motherwell, ml1. The most motherwell families were found in and scotland in 1841and scotland in 1851and scotland in 1861and scotland in 1871and scotland in 1881and scotland in 1891and scotland in 1901. Our first glo centre talk for 2020 will be peter kerr of south lanarkshire council who will speak about the duke of hamilton. I just stumbled across your fantastic fb page this morning while researching a family name bogue a. Whats on north lanarkshire heritage centre culturenl.
I just told them the name i was looking for and they had a file with sheets for the microfiche with peoples names and they have all the reels of the motherwell times that date back to the late 1800s you just tell them which year you would like to look at, they get the reel out for those years and you look. There are 56 motherwell museums and art galleries to pick from. This is a headstone in cambusnethan old parish cemetery. Motherwell football club has a rich history dating back to 1886, formed from a merger of two local clubs, alpha and glencairn. Motherwell tower block meets explosive demise, november news, architecture and the built environment is an integral part of our society and we hope to provide a useful platform for. North lanarkshire heritage centre visitlanarkshire. We visited the shopping centre and i have never seen anything like it. You can find us in inverkeithing civic centre, with great views across the forth. Motherwell library 2020 all you need to know before you go. Lanarkshire family history society, north lanarkshire heritage centre, high road, motherwell. Dalziel poorhouse, motherwell, lanarkshire bibliography prior to 1904, dalziel was a member of the motherwell formerly cambusnethan combination. North lanarkshire archive centre, motherwell museums yell. Drunk people staggering about at 11am doesnt give a good impression. There were reputed to have been three wells in the district at one time and the best known of these wells was lady well or well of our lady.
As well as the towns country park, the north lanarkshire heritage centre, formerly the motherwell heritage centre on high road, situated next to the towns railway station, is a building that displays the history of motherwell from the roman era. North lanarkshire heritage centre hold bookbug sessions every tuesday. Motherwell tower block meets explosive demise, november news, architecture and the built environment is an integral part of our society and we hope to provide a useful platform for debate, information and inspiration. Try motherwell heritage centre, i think there is an index of past editions of the m.
Edinburgh airport is further away, at 31 miles 50 km, and can be reached by the m8. Visit local studies and archives on the 1st floor for advice on how to trace your family history. On 29 december 2007, motherwells captain, uncle phil odonnell suffered a heart attack and died on the pitch in the game against dundee united. Originally known as motherwell heritage centre, the centre was opened in 1996, and was known as that until april 2012, when all archive and modern records were transferred to motherwell from its previous location in cumbernauld. In 1891 there were 7 motherwell families living in yorkshire.
Robert motherwell historical records and family trees. An outline history, motherwell district libraries, 1985. Look out for our exciting climb thru time exhibition where you will be able to explore the history of the motherwell area from pre history to the present. Browse through the old snippets taken from the banffshire. High road heritage centre car park located at motherwell ml1 3hu tel. Historical records and family trees related to robert motherwell. Clydeside rent strikes 191516 a gateway to images and information resources on the history of red clydeside and the scottish labour movement of the early 20th century.
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