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  Cambuslang - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Cambuslang is in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West Constituency for elections to the House of Commons at Westminster.
Cambuslang is in the Glasgow Rutherglen Constituency for the parliament at Holyrood.
Claudius Buchanan was born in Cambuslang to the schoolmaster.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Cambuslang   (4582 words)

  
 Heather's Family History - pafg51 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
PETTIGREW Archibald was born on Jul 21 1871 in Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland.
PETTIGREW Jane was born on Jul 19 1873 in Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland.
FYFE Margaret was born on Mar 20 1887 in Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland; Holepark.
www.heather5.com /pafg51.htm   (912 words)

  
 Rambles Round Glasgow - Cambuslang and Dychmont
At the eastern extremity of the Morriston estate the Kirk-burn of Cambuslang falls into the Clyde, at a spot called "the fliers Ford," and at which, according to tradition, Mary Queen of Scots crossed the river in her flight from Langside.
Cambuslang is rather a cluster of villages than one united township.
South of the village of Cambuslang, the ground gradually rises through a succession of gentle undulations to the hills of Turnlaw and Dychmont, the latter of which was long used by our Druidical forefathers as a station for their blazing beltane fires.
electricscotland.com /history/glasgow/cambuslang.htm   (4968 words)

  
 Cambuslang - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cambuslang (Scottish Gaelic: Camas Long) is a suburban town on the south-eastern outskirts of Glasgow, Scotland located within the local authority area of South Lanarkshire.
Cambuslang is an ancient part of Scotland where Iron Age remains loom over 21st century housing developments.
Cambuslang is in the Glasgow Rutherglen Constituency for the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cambuslang   (1005 words)

  
 Lesmahagow 0-0 Cambuslang Rangers
Cambuslang thought they were back on level terms when Billy Holmes converted Mark Daisley's cross but the lines man had flagged for off side.
Cambuslang were restricted to very few attempts at goal, Gilhaney fired in a shot that went just over the bar but this summed up the Lang performance who failed to force the visiting keeper to make a save all day.
Cambuslang tried but were unable to make any headway into the Neilston back line that held firm for a vital 3 points and put a massive dent in Cambuslang's Super League hopes.
www.thelangonline.org /130402.htm   (619 words)

  
 Historical perspective for Cambuslang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Limestone, so fine as to be known as 'Cambuslang marble,' is interstratified with some of the coal seams at a depth of 200 feet; has a beautiful dark grey or dark brown colour, with whitish streaks and spots; is capable of a very high polish; and has been used for ornamental purposes.
Chief antiquities are traces of ancient buildings on the summit of Dechmont, vestiges of Drumsargard Castle, 1¾ mile ESE of the parish church; Latrick mansion, of the 17th century, on the S side of Dechmont; and the site of an ancient hospital at Spittal, 2½ miles SE of the church.
Cambuslang is in the presbytery of Hamilton and synod of Glasgow and Ayr; the living is worth £525.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townhistory418.html   (870 words)

  
 Cambuslang Work - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cambuslang Work,or ‘Wark’ in the Scots language, (February to November 1742) was a period of extraordinary religious activity, in Cambuslang, Scotland.
The Minister of Cambuslang was an unlikely person to have organised this remarkable event.
Cambuslang revival: the Scottish Evangelical revival of the eighteenth century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cambuslang_Work   (1433 words)

  
 History of Cambuslang College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Cambuslang College known until 1982 as The School of Building, Cambuslang was established in 1948 to provide craft and technician education for the construction industry.
In April 1990 the 3 College centres at Cambuslang - Glasgow Road, Tabernacle Street North and South were closed and the College base at Cambuslang was brought together into one building - the New Main Centre at 85 Hamilton Road.
Cambuslang College is an Associate College of the University of Paisley.
floti.bell.ac.uk /cambuslang/history.html   (403 words)

  
 CBC map Cambuslang
Cambuslang, a one green club, can accommodate 120 male members, we are accepting new applicants so anyone wishing to join give us a call !
Cambuslang BC is a friendly club and you will be made very welcome.
Cambuslang BC is a friendly club and visiting fans will be made very welcome.
www.cambuslangbowlingclub.btinternet.co.uk /cmap1.htm   (212 words)

  
 Overview of Cambuslang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Situated to the east of Rutherglen and south of the River Clyde in South Lanarkshire, Cambuslang developed from a small handloom weaving village in the 18th Century to a centre of heavy industry in the 20th Century.
In 1742, before its expansion in association with coal mining and the manufacture of textiles and iron, it was the centre of an evangelical revival that came to be known as the "Cam'uslang Wark".
Cambuslang was the birthplace of horticulturalist John Claudius London (1783 - 1843) and rock singer James (Midge) Ure (b.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/towns/townfirst418.html   (177 words)

  
 1880 - 1980
The Chairman requested that those present might express their individual opinions regarding our position as Baptists in Cambuslang, and what would be the best course to, adopt under the circumstances.
This was a difficult period, but Church membership increased to over 400 and the vision of the Church was widened under his leadership to such an extent that it had a leading place within the denomination.
In the Cambuslang Baptist Church "Occasional Record" of October 1915 (the equivalent of the present "NEWS") it is stated that "Mr Mac­Beath goes to France this month to serve among the troops.
www.cambuslangbaptistchurch.co.uk /html/1880_-_1980.HTM   (4524 words)

  
 Firm pulls plug on Hoover production at Cambuslang - Evening Times   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
HOOVER is to axe dozens of jobs by ending almost six decades of production at Cambuslang on the outskirts of Glasgow.
It's thought 72 are in manufacturing with the remaining 16 in warehousing.
However, bosses insisted the link with the Lanarkshire community would not be broken by stressing another 109 workers - 35 in research and development and another 74 engineers and call centre staff - would remain on site.
www.eveningtimes.co.uk /print/news/5038941.shtml   (373 words)

  
 The Scotsman - Business - Hoover keep manufacturing jobs at Cambuslang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
VACUUM cleaner giant Hoover Candy is retaining 60 manufacturing jobs at its Cambuslang plant, removing the threat of redundancy that has been hanging over the remaining workforce since October.
Last month, The Scotsman revealed an 11th-hour deal was on the negotiating table after unions confirmed that a rescue package was to be presented to employers.
The retention of the production of the Sensory cleaner at the Cambuslang plant means this is manufacturing capacity which can be built on.
thescotsman.scotsman.com /business.cfm?id=1359322003   (442 words)

  
 Abbeyfield Society Scotland. retirement accommodation in Cambuslang Glasgow
Abbeyfield House Cambuslang is a traditional very sheltered house.
It is situated in a quiet residential area near to the Main Street, where there is a variety of shops and services ranging from doctors' surgeries to hairdressers.
Airdrie, Bearsden, Cambuslang, Coatbridge, Eastwood, Glasgow, Motherwell, Rutherglen, Strathaven
www.scotland.abbeyfield.com /cambuslang.htm   (178 words)

  
 Arbuckle's
Both of these towns had quite a number of coal pits and most of the family were employed down the mines.
They had 7 children, the 1st of which was born in Cambuslang, the family then moved to Rutherglen and the remainder of the children were born there.
Catherine married Thomas Porte in 1908 in Cambuslang.
homepage.mac.com /andygaffey/Family/Arbuckles.htm   (785 words)

  
 Cambuslang Harriers :: Scotland's foremost Cross Country Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Ronhill Cambuslang as the Scottish Champs will be competing against the top club from England (Leeds), Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers 2006 A.G.M will be held in Cambuslang Rugby and Sports Club on Tuesday 10th October.
With runners in all three events (half-marathon, 10km, and junior 3km races) Cambuslang did well with 1st and 2nd in the 10km, and 1st domestic Scot in the half-marathon.
cambuslangharriers.org   (662 words)

  
 Cambuslang
The premises were located at the corner of Mansion and Church Streets and were shared with the Police.
This new Fire Station has been erected on a site on Clydeford Road, Cambuslang, which strategically places it on the new roads and motorways plan for Lanarkshire, and as soon as the New Bridge is erected across the River Clyde, this will give ready access to the Carmyle Area.
The design of the Station has been produced with a view to reducing the circulation space to a minimum, and thereby minimising the amount of cleaning work required.
www.btinternet.com /~graeme.kirkwood/SFB/B06.htm   (343 words)

  
 Heather's World, Memorial Inscriptions, Cambuslang Parish, Scotland (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Transcribed below are all the pre-1855 memorial inscriptions in Cambuslang churchyard which were legible in 1976-77.
Erected by their sister Agnes in memory of the Rev. Henry Galloway, parochial schoolmaster of Cambuslang, born 18 Feb 1796 died 5 Feb 1823; John Galloway, writer in Glasgow, born 6 Jan 1803 died 23 Feb 1846; and Mary Galloway born 19 Nov 1806 died 16 Aug 1850.
Farguson, late grocer in Cambuslang, who died June 7 1818 aged 80 years.
www.heather5.com.cob-web.org:8888 /cambusmi.html   (373 words)

  
 Old Cambuslang - A Bravenet.com Forum
I am trying to contact some of my family still in the Cambuslang area.
My Dad was born on Church st in Cambuslang in 1933.
Her brother and sister are Bill Collins (last of East Kilbride) and May Davidson (last of Mansion Court, Cambuslang).
pub21.bravenet.com /forum/1773195450/fetch/609569   (194 words)

  
 Home
We are a Baptist fellowship living, working and worshipping in Cambuslang, near Glasgow in Scotland.
We welcome visitors who either already believe in salvation through Christ, or who would like to find out more about the Church and about God's love for mankind.
If you are in the area, either as a visitor or a resident, we would be delighted if you would join us.
www.cambuslangbaptistchurch.co.uk   (174 words)

  
 Cambuslang Information Online - Classified advertisements for Cambuslang, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, UK You may use this section of Cambuslang Information Online to freely advertise items for sale or items wanted for personal purposes around Cambuslang.
If you have any news or information related to Cambuslang or would like an article to be published in Cambuslang Information Online, fill in a simple form or send it to us and we will do the rest.
Cambuslang Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Cambuslang.
www.britinfo.net /fp-B-AQR.htm   (271 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Hoover jobs to stay in Scotland
The 60 posts, which would have gone to Wales, will remain at Cambuslang along with 90 sales and engineering jobs.
He also praised the firm for the "genuine manner" in which it had consulted the Scottish Executive and Scottish Development International since the announcement.
"While they have manufacturing at Cambuslang then there is reason to hope that there is the possibility of the plant having a longer term future.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/scotland/3310333.stm   (312 words)

  
 Icthus
We’re a group of men from Cambuslang who meet every other Monday in our local Baptist Church.
We study the Bible together, under the guidance of our minister, Brian Graham; we go out for meals and social events together, and we usually worship together (with our families) on Sundays.
If you are in the Cambuslang area, either on holiday or as a resident, we would love to meet you, so come along to church and to Icthus- you will be most welcome.
www.icthus4men.org.uk   (90 words)

  
 ScotKart - Indoor Kart Racing in Glasgow Scotland @ Cambuslang & Clydebank (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Cambuslang – Scotlands original and most popular Indoor Karting Centre -with unique flyover and tunnel!
Established in 1991 ScotKart Cambuslang was the first Indoor centre in Scotland, and has led the way ever since to ensure you enjoy one of the best karting experiences in Europe.
Whether you are popping in for a practice session or organising a corporate event for 100 we will offer you the same warm welcome, well maintained equipment, clean and comfortable facilities, and staff dedicated to your safety and enjoyment.
www.scotkart.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /index.php?sec=facilities_ca   (537 words)

  
 NetWorks Open Learning Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
NetWorks provides training for unemployed people in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen areas of South Lanarkshire in Scotland, and works in partnership with ProsPects and South Lanarkshire College.
NetWorks was developed as the training arm of ProsPects, a project committed to the economic regeneration of Cambuslang.
Cambuslang Community Resource Unit: 0044 (0)141 641 8884
atschool.eduweb.co.uk /networks   (313 words)

  
 The Famous Cambuslang revival work in 1742
A little to the east of the church there is a spacious natural amphitheatre, formed on the green side of a ravine which rises from the channel of the burn.
In the New Statistical Account of Scotland, we find the following description of this curious affair, which is known as the Cambuslang wark.
Robb, dated 30th April, 1751, rates them at 400, of which number 70 were inhabitants of Cambuslang."
www.electricscotland.com /History/glasgow/anec61.htm   (306 words)

  
 Old Cambuslang - A Bravenet.com Forum
There were if I remember correctly 4 or 5 McKenna families in Cambuslang and I don't think any of them were related.
There was a family from Silverbanks who owned a betting shop, they had a son called Leslie who also now stays in East Kilbride.
There was a family from Westburn one of whom was an Undertaker, I think his name was Peter and I think another brother was called Frank who at one time was involved with the Cambuslang Miners Welfare Club in the Halfway.
pub21.bravenet.com /forum/1773195450/fetch/195959   (319 words)

  
 Cambuslang Greenlees SPIRITUALIST CHURCH provided by Bravenet.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Cambuslang Greenlees SPIRITUALIST CHURCH provided by Bravenet.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)
Cambuslang Greenlees Spirituaist Church is over twenty years old and has become well known as a house of Spiritual learning and Clairvoyance.
The Reverend Mary Hawthorne was the President of Cambuslang Spiritualist Church from 1985 until her passing on December 29th 2002
cambuslangspiritualistchurch.spiritualismscotland.com.cob-web.org:8888   (183 words)

  
 Knowhere: Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Best and Worst, Triumphs and Tragedies
i guess that the area surrounding cambuslang library is probably the prettiest, but thats a push in itself.
Trinity High School is by far the best building in Cambuslang as it is buzzing with character.
Most of Cambuslang should actually be demolished and rebuild...
www.knowhere.co.uk /3628_goodbad.html   (1294 words)

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