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First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945) Maker. Scott and Rae (Sculptor) MESSRS L B WHITE (Builder) Ceremony. Unveiled. Date: 3 September 1921. Attended by: Colonel Buchanan MP. Dedicated.
Feb 22, 2008 · There was a large Lithuanian population in Bellshill at the time, they were brought over by the Lothian and the Benhar Coal Companies to work in the pits, thousands ended up in the Bellshill area and hundreds in Newtongrange area.
Bellshill is also known for its music, especially since the mid-1980s. Bands such as the Soup Dragons, BMX Bandits, and Teenage Fanclub put Bellshill on the map as an indie rock hot-spot in Scotland.
This memorial commemorates the residents of Bellshill and Mossend who were killed or missing in World War I (272 names) and World War II (30 names). Many of these memorials were erected after the First World War.
- Main Street, Bellshill
Nov 10, 2018 · Located in the Church Vestibule are three plaques – two commemorating the Great War (WW1) 1914-1919 and one commemorating the Second World War (WW2) 1939-1945. The first plaque lists the names of those who died during the Great War, with the inscription THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.
- Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland, ML4 1BA
Nov 8, 2018 · Armistice 100: Bellshill family who gave all during WW1. In 1914 15-year-old Allan Docherty was one of seven Bellshill brothers who signed up to fight in the First World War. William Brennan holds up a newspaper article detailing all 11 members of the Docherty family who served in World War One.
Oct 20, 2016 · A special memorial stone has been laid in Bellshill to mark the exploits of a soldier who won the Victoria Cross during World War One. Piper James Cleland Richardson was awarded the highest...
