Monthly Archives: December 2010

Introducing (4) … the Gibson family

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Jenny

The final collection that we intend to research differs from the others in a number of ways.  The Gibson family of Barrhead Firstly, it relates to a family, the Gibsons of Barrhead, rather than to an individual.  Secondly, the Gibsons … Continue reading →

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Introducing (3) … John Robertson

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Jenny

The person most often connected to the “Comet”, the first paddle-steamer in regular service on the Clyde, is Henry Bell.  However, as anyone from Neilston will tell you, the engine of said steamship was designed by a man born in Neilston, … Continue reading →

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Welcome back, Amanda

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Jenny

If you are a regular at the Heritage Centre at Giffnock, you’ll know that our Local Studies Librarian, Amanda Robb, has been off on maternity leave for most of this year.  She returns on Monday 13 December, and will be … Continue reading →

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Glasgow children’s hospital records online

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Jenny

You might have seen the news article on the BBC’s website about a project to put archives of hospital admission records online.  The article highlights the addition of records from the Royal Glasgow Sick Children’s hospital from 1883 to 1903 … Continue reading →

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Introducing (2) … James Maxton

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Jenny

Compared to the other people we will be looking at, there is no shortage of existing detail about James Maxton Jr, MP, who is the subject of several books (including a study by former PM Gordon Brown).  Our own Maxton … Continue reading →

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Irish family photographs on Flickr

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Jenny

Now and again I’ll be posting snippets of local and family history news, some from our own Heritage Service and some from further afield. If you’re interested in Irish family history, you might like to browse through wedding and family … Continue reading →

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Introducing … John E. Maguire

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Jenny

Our HLF project will focus initially on four collections, which relate to four local individuals or families.  The next few blog posts will introduce these people and explain a bit more about what we hope to find out about them … Continue reading →

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