Logintolearn your gateway to learning in north lanarkshire. Due to the relocation of the council archives and records facility, the gallery space has been reduced in size. An outline history, motherwell district libraries, 1982. North lanarkshire heritage centre, motherwell whats on. It would seam that present day motherwell comes from these words. Chryston library, north lanarkshire heritage centre.
Historically in the parish of dalziel and part of lanarkshire, motherwell is the headquarters for north lanarkshire council. In 1840 there was 1 motherwell family living in indiana. We therefore recommend you to always check the opening hours on the. The centre also has a viewing tower which boasts views of the clyde valley region as far as ben lomond. Fly a spitfire simulator at this local museum which covers local history from the. It is a scottish tourist board 4star graded visitor attraction. For an excellent exploration of motherwells rich history, the north lanarkshire heritage centre offers an interesting, educational and fun day out. Drunk people staggering about at 11am doesnt give a good impression. Exhibitions at motherwell concert hall exhibitions at bellshill cultural centre. Motherwell wrangholm cemetery, created by garryberesford, motherwell, north lanarkshire, scotland, united kingdom take billiongraves with you wherever you go. 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.
Visit local studies and archives on the 1st floor for advice on how to trace your family history. Fairfield, govan, shipbuilding, clyde, history of industry, heritage, architecture, community, exhibition. North lanarkshire heritage centre, motherwell community action. Rollox railway works glasgow and the gretna railway accident at. Motherwell heritage centre is situated in a commanding location overlooking the clyde valley and adjacent to motherwell railway station. If you have some brain cells and want to spend some time in motherwell centre, this is really your only option.
The north lanarkshire heritage centre, formerly the motherwell. In 1891 there were 7 motherwell families living in yorkshire. Lanarkshire family history society, motherwell, north lanarkshire. North lanarkshire heritage centre is located at the top of hamilton road, just opposite the station.
After walking around the depressing shopping centre i was grateful to find a glimmer of light, other than the rather confusing heritage centre. Find north lanarkshire archive centre in motherwell, ml1. Please note that opening hours on special days or holidays may differ from what is displayed here. 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. Motherwell became a community leader whose passion for scientific farming methods took him all the way to parliament as minister of agriculture. We visited the shopping centre and i have never seen anything like it. Motherwell heritage centre in north lanarkshire stepps g33 6hz. Bookbug at north lanarkshire heritage centre at north lanarkshire. Ive used the archive at the heritage centre many times, theyre very helpful there.
Pictures and photos of motherwell in n lanark and the surrounding area submitted by local photographers. 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. In 1991 motherwell won the scottish fa cup for the second time. With the joining together of the councils local history and archives services. North lanarkshire heritage centre motherwell 2020 all you. Motherwell times archives online lanarkshire page 1. Opened in april 1905, the poorhouse was the last institution to be built under scotlands 1845 poor law act. Motherwell football club has a rich history dating back to 1886, formed from a merger of two local clubs, alpha and glencairn. Parking is available in 3 car parks off high street behind the town hallheritage centre and accross from the bentley hotel. Motherwell heritage centre includes local studies page. Nb no mail should be sent to this address lanarkshire family history society, 122124 merry street, motherwell. The main feature of the centre is the multimedia technopolis facility.
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. 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. 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. 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. If you send name surname and maiden name if it is female date of death parents name. A new crest was introduced in 1982, which has remained in place ever since.
Motherwell library 2020 all you need to know before you. A comprehensive history of the workhouse by peter higginbotham. A really nice, friendly library with many computers and books along with groups, classes and a friendly atmosphere. North lanarkshire heritage centre to hold open day daily record.
North lanarkshire heritage centre, motherwell exhibitions. Formerly motherwell heritage centre, this stunning contemporary building is the new home for all north lanarkshires archives. An outline history, motherwell district libraries, 1985. There are 56 motherwell museums and art galleries to pick from. North lanarkshire heritage centre is a museum in motherwell in scotland.
Lanarkshire family history society, membership secretary, north lanarkshire heritage centre, high road, motherwell. Response from fiona h, manager at north lanarkshire heritage centre. North lanarkshire heritage centre runs regular kids and adult activities, event and exhibitions. Town hall business centre 1 high road, motherwell ml1 3hu scotland. Robert was baptized on month day 1826, at baptism place. As of april 20 ownership was transferred from north lanarkshire council to culturenl. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure. 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. It is owned jointly by chester properties and columbus capital, who purchased the site from previous owners cala properties on may 2010. Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong motherwell family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites. Pictures of motherwell in north lanarkshire yourlocalweb. Lanarkshire family history society as the years passed and membership continued to increase we moved to motherwell heritage centre. Dalziel poorhouse, motherwell, lanarkshire bibliography prior to 1904, dalziel was a member of the motherwell formerly cambusnethan combination. Robert motherwell historical records and family trees.
Whats on north lanarkshire heritage centre culturenl. The centre is easily accessible from the main road and via the onsite taxi rank. We are located on the upper floor of motherwell library. 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. North lanarkshire heritage centre hold bookbug sessions every tuesday. By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies on this website in accordance with our cookie policy. Motherwell shopping centre is an outdoor shopping centre located in the centre of motherwell, north lanarkshire, scotland. Look out for our exciting climb thru time exhibition where you will be able to explore the history of the motherwell area from prehistory to the present. 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 following overview lists the visiting hours for north lanarkshire heritage centre in motherwell. 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. The north lanarkshire heritage centre is a four star heritage centre located near the town centre of motherwell, north lanarkshire, scotland. Motherwell heritage societys charitable objectives.
Motherwell, united kingdom 6 contributions access to computers and books among many other learning tools. North lanarkshire archive centre, motherwell museums yell. Prior to 1904, dalziel was a member of the motherwell formerly cambusnethan combination. By 2005 the number of members attending the monthly meetings was approaching the maximum permitted for the size of the lecture room. Formerly motherwell heritage centre, the building is now the main centre for north lanarkshires extensive archives collection. 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. The motherwell family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. North lanarkshire heritage centre is a 1996 purposebuilt design by. Motherwell heritage centre is a distinctive building in the modern style which first opened its doors in november 1996. Maidenhead heritage centre tells the story of the town and its relationships to. North lanarkshire heritage centre high road, motherwell ml1 3hu. Ml1 1na our resource centre current opening hours are.
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. Glasgow newspaper clipping on the glasgow plague from news of the world 23 december 1900. Between 1979 and 1985 motherwell endured two more spells in the first division second level. There are currently no sessions at newarthill library, the closest sessions are at motherwell library. The local history department also holds a wide range of resources covering the areas of motherwell, bellshill, shotts and wishaw old motherwell district and. Documents ranging from the 15th to 21st centuries are all contained in one easilysearchable facility. Geographically the river clyde separates motherwell from. The centre is also home to the archives and local history research room, which is. North lanarkshire heritage centre runs regular kids and adult activities, event and. Many pictures from the centre, which offers a multimedia exhibition providing an interactive journey through the history of motherwell and the surrounding area. Free scottish family tree inscriptions and links from. Motherwell centre is located just outside port elizabeth in the heart of motherwell. Robert motherwell 1826 robert motherwell in scotland, births and baptisms, 15641950 robert motherwell was born on month day 1826, to james motherwell and margaret main. T orr, historic and descriptive sketches of the joint burgh of motherwell and wishaw and surrounding district, publisher unknown, 1925, copy held by motherwell heritage centre.
All are welcome and guidance is available to firsttime researchers of family histories or local studies. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. My first time in motherwell for 40 years, it might well be another 40 years before im back. North lanarkshire heritage centre is located just across the railway from the. See more ideas about scotland, old things and motherwell fc. North lanarkshire heritage centre visitlanarkshire. Motherwell visitor guide accommodation, things to do. For further information or if you have any further questions on membership of the society, please contact our membership secretary. Live a day in the life of a prairie farmer in the 1900s on w. 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. Motherwell centre is a single storey centre with a detached office component.
Car parks find over 20,000 car parks across 5,000 uk locations. A notable building in the town is the cathedral church of our lady of good aid. It then left the combination and in 19045 erected its own poorhouse at a site to the southwest of motherwell where mcintosh way now stands. This section is a placeholder for information about the motherwell surname. Summerlee museum of scottish industrial life coatbridge. High road heritage centre car park located at motherwell ml1 3hu tel. North lanarkshire heritage centre scotland off the beaten track. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.