Nostalgic memories of Glenboig's local history
Share your own memories of Glenboig and read what others have said
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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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 16 in total
Hugh was born and bred in Glenboig; he was the son of John and Mary (Starrs).
In 1941 he joined the army and on 1 May 1945, seven days before VE day he was killed in action inPotrau, Northern Germany, in what was probably the last infantry battle of WW2. He left a wife, Hazel, and three very young daughters including twins.
I have no knowledge of the events that followed except to say that Hazel had very ...see more
Hello everyone, My great grandma was a business women in the transport industry back in the 1940’s. Unusual for a lady to have such a position back then. Her family name was Reilly, she had about 6 children one being a girl. Most of the boys worked in the brickworks before moving to transport the bricks around the place. My grandad was Matthew Reilly, one of his brothers was Tommy who would be about 70 ...see more
my dad worked in the old brickwork in glenboig for 50 years until he retired.good old place many a laugh all his brothers worked there aswell.all my dad spoke about the old ball mill and the jokes they used to play on each other.
I can remember, as a small child, soldiers being given tea and scones by my granny at 96 Coatbridge Road in Ramoan.
This would have been between 1942 and 1945 and the soldiers were part of a detachment based nearby.
Their base was a couple of Nissan huts situated at the corner of Muirdyke Road, (known locally as "The T-Road"), and Coatbridge Road.
I would be grateful for any information anybody can share with ...see more
My name is Joanne cairns my dad's name was Dennis cairns there was joey bobby benny john and Mary cairns I lived at 46 gayne drive I went to our lady and st Joseph's. Until it caved in my dad was a miner at annathill I remember all my friends and family including the mullens it was a small village when I lived there it's really changed over the years I remember wullie hand and all my dad's old friends I loved the New ...see more
Hi, I've put together a list of Glenboig nicknames - can you add to it? Here is a small selection of the nicknames. If you would like a copy of over 80+ Glenboig Nicknames, please send me an email. Also,i f you have any old photo's of Glenboig, would love to hear from you.
Glenboig Nicknames - Surname (where ...see more
I lived in Annathill and Marnoch, my family name was Cairns - they all lived in Marnoch. My dad, Dennis Cairns worked in the pit, the Mullens were my cousins, Uncle Scudger and Auntie Ella, Agnes, Yvonne, Andrew and Allan. There was my Auntie Mary, Uncle Joey and all the clan. I went to school in Glenboig, I have so many good memories it's so hard to put one down. I remember all the good new years where ...see more
I remember Our Lady and St Joseph's school and Mrs Clinton the primary one teacher. I lived in Annathill and traveled by bus every day. The Chapel was up the hill from school and I can remember making my first communion there.
I can remember walking home sometimes and meeting up with the protestants and the boys would have a fight. We had to pass a railway junction and then on to a level crossing at ? where the Bluebird ...see more
I have a lot of great memories of when I grew up, Big Billy Campbell a mate for life, Willie Kerr, Alec Fulton now gone but not forgotton and ma wee cous Gerry, we all were brought up in Ramoan, a city in Glenboig, I remember all the long walks with Billy and his dad, down the T road, along the back roads towards the Gayne than back home.
After leaving Glenboig for a few years I came back and played for ...see more
Does anyone remember jumping onto the Bedley coal train (at Marnoch) for a free ride? The guard in the last carrage would be shouting abuse at us and trying to poke you with a long pole. The train would stop at Glenboig village (wee shop) for the driver to open the railway crossing gates. This was when we made our escape and headed off to primary school.
PS. There is some old photos at www.glenboig.com