The Francis Frith Collection.
You are here:

Newarthill memories

Here are memories of Newarthill and the local area. You can start now: Add your own Memory of Newarthill or a Newarthill photo.

Grannie's

My memories are of my grandparents staying in their little house on Biggar Road, my sisters and I would walk down a lane which was called the Metal Raw, travellers camped there. We would keep going till we reached my aunty's prefab, other cousins' sisters would walk back and play in Masons slaughterhouse. Our aunt also had a farm on Biggar Road. Happy days. Newarthill was very small at that time, bakers and butchers came in vans to sell their wares.

Memories of Lanarkshire

Old New Stevenston And Surrounding Villages.....

Iam pleased to have found this website. I lived in New Stevenston for over 50 years and share my memories on Friends Reunited Site...after opening up a group named New Stevenston Born and Bred 50s, 60s and 70s. It also covers surrounding areas. We also hold a lot of photos from down memory lane of villages, schools and landmarks.

Great Laughs at Taylor High

Great times at Taylor High with Mick Logan, Kev Hastings and Mark O'hara etc.. I remember the time I went up on the flats (across from Taylor High) and got a big chunk of wet moss from a drain. I waited for Mick Logan to pass, then shouted his name, he looked up - then bingo! I let the moss go.. direct hit, right slap bang on the coupon, what a shot - laughed for weeks after it!! He took it in good fun though, and that's what mates do. I live in Ireland now, and I'll never forget where I came from.

I am Looking For Missing Family in Holytown Area

Hello, I am looking to find lost family in the Holytown area. Father John Johnson Adair Mother Elizabeth Mckenzie Hart Children Grace, Hugh, James, Ppatrick Siblings are Jim, John and Elizabeth If anyone can join the names please contact me.

Marion Adair/Anderson/Underwood

Hi there, I am looking for anyone that knew my sister, she was born Marion Adair and lived in Holytown with my gran (also Marion). My mother Mary Adair married Alex Anderson who had an ice cream van and worked all over Bellshill and Holytown area. She left Bellshill and married (in Slough) James Underwood, also from Holytown area. Any informaton regarding Marion or my family would be great. Janet

First Memories

This was the year I was born in what was then seen as Parkside because it was the top half of the village. I was born in Knownoble Street and some of my most earliest memories were of being raised in a three generation household. Then of sneaking through a neighbourghs garden to get to the swing park. Of Scott's Farm where fresh milk came from every day and of Allen's shop where Besty was not only the teacher but the one that kept it running with her Mother. Then when I was a little older I moved closer to Allen's shop on Biggar Road right handy for the bus stop for going to and from School.

Memorybank total

We're very pleased and excited by your response so far to our "Share your Memories" community.

You've shared 28,877 memories of 5,951 towns & villages across the UK - keep them coming!

Browse memories button

Find Memories

Simply search for your favourite places to read others' memories and share your own.

Start by searching for your favourite places

Tips & Ideas

Not sure what to write?
It's easy - just think of an important place in your life and ask yourself:

How does it feature in your personal history?

What are your best memories of this place?

How has it changed over the years?

How does it feel, seeing these old photos of your favourite place?

Do you remember stories about the local community, its history and people?

Start now!

It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the orange "Add your Memory" icon to begin.

Your memories

To jump straight to the memories you have added already to the Community, click here

I Remember When...

I Remember When

This stunning compilation highlights some of the best stories selected from the thousands contributed here on the Frith website. The result is an absorbing chronicle of British life from the Second World War to the mid 1960s.

A colourful treasure trove of memories, "I Remember When" is an irresistible mix of personal stories and recollections that affectionately reveal the detail of everyday life in Britain.

Learn more button Save 25% on I Remember When when you order now!
Home > Explore your past > Newarthill > Memories of Newarthill

© Copyright 1998-2012 Frith Content Inc. All rights reserved.