Wishaw
I was sent to live with my grandparents John and Teen (Christine) McIndoe in Wishaw at the start of theSecond World War. They lived at 62 East Academy Street, and when old enough I attended East Academy Street School. I loved that time, my grandfather was a baker at the Co-op in Wishaw (head baker I believe) and I used to get cream buns (left overs) from the bakery which I thought were fantastic. My grandfather also used to belong to the bowls club. In my memory they were happy times, although I do remember being carried down to the wash house one night when German planes were overhead. I slept in the proverbial (hole in the wall) and thought it was the best bed ever. There were also trips down the Clyde to Rothesey on a steam boat, many many happy memories.
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RE: RE: Wishaw
My aunt Jeannie Mcindoe lived in Bellshill. Mossend Road, they were a big family and some of them went to Wishaw, just wondered with the same name Mcindoe.
Comment from Jean Mcbride on Wednesday, 3rd March 2010.
RE: RE: Wishaw
My husband's mother was a Wardlaw. She was born in Wishaw, the second youngest of ten. She lived at Gladstone Terrace, East Thornlie Street and went to the local school which is no longer there. Eventually Andrew and Marion joined their adult children in Australia with the younger children. Andrew's parents James and Janet Wardlaw died in Wishaw. My mother was a Cuthbertson and came from Motherwell. Robert and I met and married in New Zealand. My mother lived in Milburn Street. The houses are no longer there. However, the Motherwell Heritage Centre was very helpful when we visited and we have photos of the street as it was when the Cuthberton family of six lived here. Mum went to Merry Street School. On leaving school the Cuthbertsons migrated to England to find work.
Comment from Isobel Snow on Friday, 16th April 2010.
RE: RE: Wishaw
My grandfather Wullie Moonie of Ivanhoe Crescent was a baker at the Wishaw Co-op bakery during the war, I have a couple of photos of the bakery and some bakers, the place would not pass a health and hygene inspection though, but the goods tasted great! Perhaps we are too clinical today. He was also a keen bowler along with his brother Jimmy. Your grandfather and my grandfather were bound to have known each other quite well I think.
Comment from William Moonie on Saturday, 21st August 2010.
RE: RE: Wishaw
My Aunt (Christina) stayed with her grandparents, John and Christina, in Wishaw during the war....are they the same people? Would love to know the answer Thank you
Comment from Paula Hanley on Wednesday, 29th September 2010.