Nostalgic memories of Carmyle's local history

Share your own memories of Carmyle 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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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I was born in Motherwell and moved to Inzievar Terrace in 1940 Dad was away in the navy so mum and I lived with my Grandparents Francis and Margaret McKendrick I remember the steps I used to go up with my Aunt Margaret to get to Tollcross after the convoy arrived and pick up what little was available that we could afford.Then there was the Power Station where so many from Carmyle and Cambuslang worked,the weir where we ...see more
I was born @ 92, Inzievar Terrace, my Granny, Granda, & my aunt lived @ No. 84. Have wonderful memories (still do) of my childhood there. Playing in the fields @ football, then Father Noon helped to get St. Joachims chapel built about 1957???. Our family then moved-into a brand new scheme in Carmyle still @ Duffus Terrace 1962. In Inzievar people living there 1962 where Lizzie,John & harry McPartlin, the ...see more