Through E.Doyle\'s Halfway memories

Cambuslang

Congratulations for bringing steel history in Cambuslang and Motherwell to the attention of many. Thank u

Lanarkshire

Hi,
Would be nice to hear from anyone who played football for Clydebridge Amatuer football team in the early 70\'s.
Regards,
Chris Curness

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Glasgow

I worked at Ravenscraig from 1985 to 1989 in the canteen at the coke ovens and also the small canteens dotted around the steel works. My father Andy Greenhorn worked firstly at the Clyde Ironworks at Tollcross before transferring to the Craig. I have fond memories and many stories of my time there

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Lanarkshire

Hi,
I was an apprentice mechanical engineer at BSC Mossend and Clydebridge during the early 70\'s. I spent a bit of time in the machine shop at Clydebridge and was hoping you had some images of the shop.
Great website, I must compliment you on the detail.

Regards,
Chris Curness

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Rutherglen

I wondered if anyone had information about an accident in 1972. Charlie Kerr caught his foot and his leg was amputated after an accident at Clydebridge Steelworks l I think on the 13 th November 1972 and died on 11 December 1972 in the Royal I heard he fell into a furnace and lost his foot I\'m not sure we\'re I heard that it\'s never been really spoke about it he was 45 - there is any old records from deaths resulting from accidents at Clydebridge Steelworks? Does anyone remember incident? THANK YOU

California

Hello Mr. Findlay,

My name is Aaron Carmichael and I am from Cal State University Long Beach in California, United States. I am doing a historical research project in regards to the \"Scottish Working Class\" centered around my family from Cambuslang. I have two questions for you.

1) Do you have any records, or know where I can retrieve them of Carmichael\'s working in Coal and or Steel mines? I know that my ancestors did work in these industries, but I do not know for what company exactly.

2) Do you have any information about labour unions for these industries between the years of 1850-1950?

Thank you for your time, I really appreciate it.

Aaron Carmichael
aaroncarmichael06@yahoo.com

Art of Steel

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Redcar

Great site would like to put a link to your site on our website and hope you would reciprocate. http://artofsteeluk.weebly.com

Researching info about my Scottish great grandfather who was a Steelworks Foreman

New Zealand

I have a fob watch chain with a medallion attached that came down from my grandfather. On the obverse it has a shield with the letters M.R and on the reverse it has his name G. Thomson 1924, my great grandfather. He was 70 in 1924 and I wonder if received the watch and chain as a retirement presentation. He died ijn 1934 and his death certificate states he was a retired steelworks foreman.

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Gala show now living in West Lancashire

Started in CB as junior operative in 1961. Started apprenticeship as engineer 1962 / 1967 left to go to sea for a couple of years, stayed for 39 years,finishing as chief engineer. Would love to contact fellow apprentices at that time, George Hyslop , Ian Johnson if they are still around.My dad was a very well known electrician \"old Robbie\" John robertson

Scottish bricks

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Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

Hello - congratulations on a very informative website detailing an important area of Scottish history. Its good to see someone pulling together as much information as possible regarding a particular subject. As you will see from my site , I too have a niche interest - that being the Scottish brick history, which in itself sits snuggly along side the steel industry and its rise and fall. Do you ever come across any old Scottish bricks on your travels or indeed do you know anyone that may have worked in the industry as I am always looking for insight! Once again thanks for a great read. Best regards Mark