GLENBOIG, PEOPLE AND HISTORY

I left Glenboig decades ago and much of what I grew up with has since been demolished. However there has recently been a fairly large number of new build houses erected. This has brought new life to the village. I have always been interested in Glenboig and its history albeit at a superficial level. This interest has often been driven by a desire to find a photo of my grandfather James Campbell who died in 1933, 20 years before I was born.

NLC_coal_mining

Coal mining images to be used in ESRI Scotland Conference presentation to illustrate the background for why the Mine GAs Risk Screening Tool developed by BGS and WSP for NOrth Lanarkshire Council was needed

Coal&Steel

personal research

Craigs Test Collection

A stck, but hoping to grow it

Alexander Findlay great grandfather

I am interested in learning about my ancestor’s life.

Coltness Iron Coal Company

Selection of Coltness Coal working photographs. Great grandfather and great uncles all worked there early 1900

Community Curators Choice

This is a selection of objects curated with guidance from our community curators at The North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre. They have carefully selected a items relating to themes, stories and events of importance to the local community. Some of these will be chosen for display in 2023.

John Aitken - Trams

The History Of Midwifery

A selection of medical and midwifery artifacts to showcase at the University of the West of Scotland for the International Day of the Midwife, celebrating 100 years of midwifery progress. These items, along with anything else you would feel is relevant would be greatly appreciated. I will take your guidance on how you feel these items are best displayed.

Tram Treasures!

These are some of the things on the site relating to the local trams, including the Lanarkshire Tramway Company which stopped running trams in 1931. Summerlee has four tramcars, two of which are in this selection.

Bricktastic

I love bricks!

The Lanarkshire Steel Industry

Here are some things relating to the steel industry in Scotland - it's not just Ravenscraig!