Nostalgic memories of Motherwell's local history
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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
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Brandon High School, Motherwell, Scotland.
Reminiscences by Graham Kinnear May 2023. Living in Australia since 1980.
I was so fascinated by fun and games and adventures, that primary school in Wishaw was just a daily distraction. When the 11 plus exams came along, I failed. Thank goodness that those overseeing education thought it a good thing to trial new ways ...see more
Hi, my name is Robert Hartness l went to BRANDON/Dalziel from 1963 till 1966, l would like to hear from any.old classmates who were in 3 jacks, it's been just over 50 years since I left Motherwell and would like to hear from you.
Cheers
My first memories of Motherwell was living down the Daisy Park at 18 Braidhurst Street and watching the new housing scene being built opposite my house ,the old mill used provide a perfect brae for our bogies which consisted an old set of pram wheels I spent hours scooching down it at break neck speed no helmets or knee pads then.
Coville Park golf course was another hunting ground for the search of lost golf ...see more
I started in St Bernadettes as it was called in those days. 1952 It was on the loaning. I lived in Dechmont Ave, or Decky as we called it. I then moved to Park Street school till the new St. Bernadettes opened then in 1958 went to St Josephs main building for 1st year. Then 2nd year in annexe on Merry Street. Back to main building for 3rd year. A lot of moving about.
Bernadette Mannion
I attended Brandon High School and our Rector was Mr Neill. (Otherwise known as Wee Bud).
Anybody remember the head master we called wee bud. His name was Mr Niell I think.
Anyone who lived in North Motherwell during the 1950s may remember the single-storey, concrete-built insurance offices (long demolished) that were situated at the top of Fort Street adjacent to Antonine Avenue. Throughout the 50s I always attended the children’s Christmas parties held there where the dance “Bee Baw Babbity” was a standard feature of the festivities. 8mm ...see more
Saturday morning was the highlight of the week for me I put on my ABC badge and made my way from Hope Street to the La Scala picture house near Motherwell Cross in Brandon Street were I duly paid my entrance fee I think sixpence and sat amongst a crowd of other excited boys and girls to see Flash Gordon, Tom Mix, Lash Larue and other favourites. Before the show started Mr. Richie the ...see more
Fort Street, in North Motherwell, was a very close-knit community in the 1950's, which is why I still remember the following names: Mr and Mrs Darroch lived at number 21 with their children John, Denise and Keith. Mr Bill Rae, who was a mechanic at Skelly’s garage, lived at number 15 with his wife Olga and their two daughters, Fiona and Edith. The Lauders lived at number 17 and the Crosser family lived at number ...see more
A fond memory while attending Brandon High was appearing in the school’s Christmas show (circa 1958). Mr McKeown the English teacher, commonly known as “Cueballs”, decided to stage a mime act. I think all of us taking part were very self-conscious making exaggerated gestures because even after many weeks of rehearsals our continuing lacklustre efforts had caused Mr McKeown much hand wringing. He was convinced the ...see more