Exhibitions at motherwell concert hall exhibitions at bellshill cultural. Redbrick gothic building designed by pugin and completed in 1900, now the seat of the rc diocese of motherwell. Dalziel poorhouse, motherwell, lanarkshire bibliography prior to 1904, dalziel was a member of the motherwell formerly cambusnethan combination. As of april 20 ownership was transferred from north lanarkshire council to culturenl. North lanarkshire local studies motherwell scottish. Ben lomond, an exhibition gallery and a fully staffed family history research room. The north lanarkshire heritage centre is a four star heritage centre located near the town centre of motherwell, north lanarkshire. Lanarkshire family history society, motherwell, north lanarkshire. North lanarkshire heritage centre high road, motherwell ml1 3hu. Due to the relocation of the council archives and records facility, the gallery space has been reduced in size. Few natives knew, and fewer outsiders cared, that the town has a history that stretches back into the middle ages.
North lanarkshire heritage centre, high road, motherwell. North lanarkshire, scotland, poor law applications and. Upstairs is the internet hub with access by stairs and lift. Help discover the history of motherwell estate community. Traveling can be more than just breaking up your daily grind, it can also be about taking in the history and culture of a region. Discover more details about north lanarkshire heritage centre including opening.
Motherwell football club has a rich history dating back to 1886, formed from a merger of two local clubs, alpha and glencairn. To celebrate this momentous achievement, the motherwell football club community trust is applying to the heritage lottery fund for a grant to record the heritage of our fantastic football club. Its technopolis is a multimedia tour which explores the area from roman times through the industrial revolution up to the present day. 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 heritage centre complete with exhibition gallery and technopolis a multimedia exhibition on the history of motherwell which visitors can walk around the motherwell heritage centre not only looks impressive from the outside but will not fail to impress on the inside as well. 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. View all restaurants near dalzell house on tripadvisor. 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.
Borrow them free from the library and join a book group to discuss your read and meet some like minded people. Formerly motherwell heritage centre, this stunning contemporary building is the new home for all north lanarkshires archives. Motherwell heritage centre is a distinctive building in the modern style which first opened its doors in november 1996. Pack your luggage you wont need a time machine as your motherwell famous hotel awaits. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Find out about motherwells and trace your own family history. To book, please call 01698 274 590 or visit north lanarkshire heritage centre. Our history friends of the motherwell homestead inc. The building also has a viewing tower on the fifth floor. 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. North lanarkshire, scotland, poor law applications and registers, 18491917 database online. Discover more details about north lanarkshire heritage centre including opening times, photos and more. Motherwell library 2020 all you need to know before you. In 2016 motherwell fc will celebrate its one hundred and thirtieth anniversary as one of scotlands most famous football clubs.
North lanarkshire heritage centre motherwell 2020 all you. Its name derives from an ancient lady well or holy well. 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 main feature of the centre is the multimedia technopolis facility. Robert motherwell historical records and family trees. North lanarkshire heritage centre runs regular kids and adult activities. Motherwell heritage centre, the main repository for archives and modern records for the whole of north lanarkshire. Visiting the areas landmarks or museums is a great kickoff, but staying in a motherwell historic hotel can take you back to the past.
Sep 10, 2008 motherwell heritage centre s latest exhibition features a selection of 20th centry art work from north lanarkshire councils civic art collection. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of todays information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone. If you send name surname and maiden name if it is female date of death parents name. Motherwell is a large town 12 miles south east of glasgow that was once scotlands centre of steel production. We have a large selection of local history and reference materials and.
As well as an interactive display which takes you back in time, for family historians the local history laboratory allows you to browse through archives, records, local newspapers, photographs and other sources. The countys drinking culture is the focus of a new exhibition at motherwell heritage centre. Motherwell is a town in north lanarkshire in the clydeside area of central scotland, divided by the river clyde from neighbouring hamilton. Explore north lanarkshires extensive historical archives collections which. Formerly motherwell heritage centre, this stunning contemporary building is the new. Dec 22, 2010 the countys drinking culture is the focus of a new exhibition at motherwell heritage centre. One of the best ways to experience the culture of an area is to drench yourself in its history. 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. It is still n a majestic building with easy access and suitable for wheelchair users.
I left scotland 44 years ago and i found this a great place to go back in time to my younger years. The building also has a viewing tower on the fifth floor, giving. Friends of the motherwell history in the beginning in 1966, the government of canada recognised the importance of william richard motherwell as a lifelong advocate of the western farmer, a big part of this being his political career. Motherwell heritage centre is a free admission, 4 star attraction focussing on local history. Motherwell times archives online lanarkshire page 1. Built in 1891 as the private home for a member of a famous scottish steel dynasty, our beautiful main building has held its charm and offers a unique, understated and timeless air of refinement to this day. Our resource centre is not open every day and is therefore unable to receive incoming mail and deliveries.
Uk please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and overseas 3 international reply coupons. There are many places of interest that have made motherwell a place to visit. Lanarkshire family history society, north lanarkshire heritage centre, high road, motherwell. Books about the history of the local area newspapers maps photographs and postcards census returns old parish registers valuation rolls sasine registers trade directories company profiles. Theres also a cafe onsite with a delicious selection of cakes to enjoy when you take out your next book. All are welcome and guidance is available to firsttime researchers of family histories or local studies. 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. To book a place, contact the councils greenspace development team on 01236 780636. I wish my grandparents were still alive, as they w 20200312. Last thursday was a proud day for my whole family, especially my parents. It is a scottish tourist board 4star graded visitor attraction. Uk motherwell heritage centre in motherwell visitor.
Formerly motherwell heritage centre, the building is now the main centre for north. The best western motherwell centre moorings hotel provides the magic near motherwell. North lanarkshire heritage and geneaology visit lanarkshire. Motherwell library 2020 all you need to know before you go. The centre also has an exhibition gallery, a family history research room, and a shop selling books, postcards and gifts. The local history department also holds a wide range of resources covering the areas of motherwell, bellshill, shotts and wishaw old motherwell district and offers oneto. Nb no mail should be sent to this address lanarkshire family history society, 122124 merry street, motherwell.
Motherwell heritage centre in north lanarkshire stepps g33 6hz. About north lanarkshire, scotland, poor law applications and registers, 18491917. Town hall business centre 1 high road, motherwell ml1 3hu scotland. 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. His homestead itself was commemorated because of its architectural interest, its historic associations with his career and as an illustration of a prairie. Historical records and family trees related to robert motherwell. North lanarkshire heritage centre, motherwell exhibitions. Gallery and exhibition spaces talks and guided tours viewing tower north lanarkshires archives collections conference room local and family history advice and guidance, family learning and craft activities access to museums object. 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. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
North lanarkshire heritage centre, motherwell community action. Visit local studies and archives on the 1st floor for advice on how to trace your family history. North lanarkshire poor law applications and registers, north lanarkshire heritage centre, motherwell, north lanarkshire, scotland. Dalzell house motherwell 2020 all you need to know. Museums best western moorings hotel motherwells leading. Things to do near north lanarkshire heritage centre. Explore the history of bellshill, motherwell, shotts, wishaw and surrounding villages or research your family tree in our local studies collections. Complete with exhibition gallery and technopolis a multimedia exhibition on the history of motherwell which visitors can walk around the motherwell heritage centre not only looks impressive from the outside but will not fail to impress on the inside as well. Documents ranging from the 15th to 21st centuries are all contained in one easilysearchable facility. In 1988 they published a history book waiting for the train, a cookbook, and a childrens activity book, designed the clara clothespin doll kit, and hired a local woman to make reproductions of doilies found in the motherwell home. The role of motherwell in journalist deborah orrs life the. Our own publications at reduced prices when purchased at the resource centre or glo centre speaker meetings. Jan 11, 2017 this is the first in a series of training workshops organised with archaeology scotland through the heritage lottery fund and supported by clyde and avon valley landscape partnership. 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.
Further events will be confirmed in the coming months. Return completed forms to lanarkshire family history society, co north lanarkshire heritage centre high road motherwell ml1 3hu. North lanarkshire heritage centre is located at the top of hamilton road, just opposite the station. Our intention was to liaise with the shotts heritage centre situated in the local library to provide assistance. Book a great hotel near motherwell heritage centre with our price guarantee. The lanarkshire family history society is located in motherwell and is.
The show, entitled hitting the bottle, explores the areas historic relationship with alcohol. 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. North lanarkshire heritage centre visitlanarkshire. Its difficult to believe today, but until the arrival of the railway in the 1830s motherwell barely existed. Now fully restored, it houses some of mcdiarmids artifacts and books. The role of motherwell in journalist deborah orrs life.
Motherwell heritage centre s latest exhibition features a selection of 20th centry art work from north lanarkshire councils civic art collection. There is also a small shop selling a range of books on local heritage, cards. The book section is well organised and kepti in a tidy organised state. North lanarkshire heritage centre this four star attraction offers visitors a range of facilities and services for an educational or a fun day out. North lanarkshire heritage centre high road motherwell ml1 3hu. Educational and good social history about the local area. Motherwell heritage centre art exhibition daily record. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. 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 centre visit lanarkshire. We are situated in north lanarkshire heritage centre, high road, motherwell, just.
Here all are welcome to explore north lanarkshires extensive historical archives. North lanarkshire heritage centre motherwell 2020 all. North lanarkshire heritage centre, motherwell whats on. Motherwell heritage centre exhibition on alcohol daily record. Lanarkshire family history society, research coordinator, north lanarkshire heritage centre, high road, motherwell. Motherwell heritage centre exhibition on alcohol daily. Attend the following monthly meetings in the resource centre.
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. North lanarkshire heritage centre is a museum in motherwell in scotland. Buy chuck mitchell by mackintosh gallery glasgow school of art, motherwell heritage centre motherwell, scotland, glasgow school of art, exhibitions office, north lanarkshire scotland, council isbn. At north lanarkshire heritage centre we have regular kids and adult activities. Shotts history group was formed in september 1993 as a non profit making organisation and met at that time in calderhead community education centre. Motherwell heritage centre is situated in a commanding location overlooking the clyde valley and adjacent to motherwell railway station. North lanarkshire archives collects and preserves the historical records of.
There had certainly been people living in the area from a very early date. Motherwell fc heritage survey motherwell football club. North lanarkshire heritage centre, motherwell community. It was a tiny hamlet until the railway arrived in 1848, when it rapidly grew into an iron and steelmaking centre supplying the heavy industries of glasgow and elsewhere. View all events at inverkeithing library and heritage centre. The centre is also home to the archives and local history research room, which is open to.
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