Geograph is an amazing site with thousands of free photos distributed for reuse using. North ayrshire council has an extensive genealogy section for those wishing to trace their ayrshire ancestry. This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of scotland as they pertain to the parish of stevenston. We also use nonessential cookies to help us improve our websites. It is one of the three towns along with ardrossan and saltcoats, on the east coast of the firth of clyde. Threetowners on the internet who were the first from the three towns. The book covers the ayrshire coast from north to south. History saltcoats is a seaport town, partly in the parish of ardrossan, and partly in that of stevenston. While all our libraries are currently closed, you can access thousands of free ebooks and audio books from borrowbox. Kilwinning railway station was opened, in march, by the glasgow, paisley, kilmarnock and ayr railway. The population of saltcoats according to the census was 5,096. In more recent history, digital equipment had a large manufacturing plant near ayr from about 1976 until the company was taken over by compaq.
We hold a wealth of free resources for anyone who is researching their family tree or studying the local history of the area. A historical guide birlinn illustrated edition by k. Ayrshire archives covers the whole of ayrshire including the cumbraes and arran and our collections are located at various repositories across ayrshire. Their collections include census returns, old parish records, monumental inscriptions, books, local newspapers, photographs, maps and historical documents. The following books provide an ayrshirewide perspective of their topic. There is one central location for ayrshires archives. Landsborough, minister of stevenston parish, and the majority of his congregation, came out in 1843. Due to amazons restrictions in the uk, overdrive ebooks can currently only be used on the kindle fire and kindle fire hd series of tablets not the standard kindle series of ebook readers. Some local history books for your consideration list 1. Dane love has written many books on ayrshire history, his previous works including ayrshires lost villages, legendary ayrshire and lost ayrshire. Stevenston, ayrshire, scotland genealogy genealogy. Stevenston photos, maps, books, memories francis frith.
There are several places to dine within stevenston area, and a. Ayrshire, scotland genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Details of these can be found at ayrshire online family history. The church was built and opened in january 1844, on a site gifted by dr.
Also see surname listing on the ayrshire surname database. Pages in category history of north ayrshire the following 92 pages are in this category, out of 92 total. Thank you for your continued support in these difficult times. The ayrshire breed originated in the county of ayr in scotland, prior to 1800. Amazon are pleased to have ayrshireroots in the amazon associates programes. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. If you have pictures of your town from a bygone age, why not contact us and make them part of our local history. Ayrshire history all that befalls you is part of the great web, marcus aurelius, as quoted by jeeves in the mating season by p. Most of it was cut from the old course of the sea channel a relic of the days when ardeer was an island. Ayrshire bibliography a general index of over 600 books about ayrshire. Ayrshire is one of the most important counties in scotland, with a long and proud history. Stevenston, saltcoats, and ardrossan are three towns so close that they are practically a single town, and are known locally as three towns. The stevenston coal canal was just over 2 miles long, had no locks, was 12 feet wide and 4 feet deep. Posts about history written by south ayrshire libraries.
Postings by new members are moderated in order to prevent obnoxious and irrelevant material appearing on the site. James was born in johnstone, renfrewshire, scotland in 1832. Customers using a kindle fire or kindle fire hd tablet will need to use the overdrive app or overdrive read to use this service. He has also written many scottishwide titles, including scottish covenanter stories and scottish ghosts.
About the ayrshire cattle breeders society of south africa. Ayrshire notes a list of the contents of recent volumes of this publication to be extended to all volumes. The carrick, ayrshire monumental inscriptions pre 1855 is a publication of the scottish genealogy society, edited by alison mitchell. Like its predecessors, the public library was privately organised, and financed by subscription. Since our office and factory are in a rural area, our staff travel to work individually by car and we have enough space to maintain social distancing, so in consultation with our staff, we have decided to remain open for business unless government policy changes. Stevenston visitor guide accommodation, things to do. Ayrshireroots historical ayrshire history and prehistory. Many of the inhabitants find employment at the neighbouring coal. North ayrshire family history society resource page.
Full text of the history of kilmarnock internet archive. Stevenston library, stevenston information services yell. You can search for units that covered the particular location you are interested in by typing a postcode into our home page, or by using our historic maps section, zooming in, selecting the information option, and then clicking on your location. Page 9 kilmarnock, in the year 1670, and took out a erown charter in the following year disjoining these lands from the lordship of boyd, and erecting them into a free barony, to be called, in all time coming, the barony of kilbride, and which he assumed as his own designation, and under which title he appears several times as a commissioner of supply for the county of ayr, towards the. To learn more about how to use these records to search for your ancestors, go to the scotland. Aug 21, 2012 the burgh of ayr has had a library for many years. Monach, a saint whose life history has been lost through changing times. For example, in england and wales rural districts units with rd or rsd suffixes may even exclude the places they are named after. Im trying to trace what may have happened to helen mckee b. Previous to this he had acquired the lands of kilbride, from william the first earl of kilmarnock, in the year 1670, and took out a crown charter in the following year disjoining these lands from the lordship of boyd, and erecting them into a free barony, to be called, in all time coming, the barony of kilbride, and which he assumed as. Ayrshire is a historic county and registration county in southwest scotland, located on the. If any viewers have photos of the cemeteries below and would like to contribute. North ayrshire yesterdays is an online archive containing digitised images of postcards and photographs of north ayrshire through the years.
Current and old photos of the ayr area and south ayrshire. During its development, it was referred to first as the cunningham, then the dunlop, and finally, the ayrshire. This book is one of about 15 other monument indexes for ayrshire found at the scottish genealogy society, publications and sales which you are encouraged to visit and patronize. To add your surnames to this page contact the webmastermaster please sure to check the message center for your surnames also. And a long history full of dramatic stories, lore and legend. Many of the inhabitants find employment at the neighbouring coal mines and at ardeer works, which include. A jotter has been left to record borrowing details. History of stevenston in north ayrshire historical. Media in category history of north ayrshire the following 116 files are in this category, out of 116 total. Local history has relocated to the irvine townhouse. On production of proof of membership a key may be accessed at merc found at the rear of the main library department. The countys coal nnining industry had then commenced a phase of expansion which, although uneven in its first decades, would by the beginning of.
Stevenston parish records genealogy and family history. Each local authority has established a local and family history centre. Publications for sale ayrshire archaeological and natural. The catholic church in stevenston before the 16th century.
Stevenston railway station is a railway station serving the town of stevenston, north ayrshire, scotland. There is something for everyone, with free access to a wide range of stalls which include local and national family history societies, historical groups and. There is one central location for ayrshire s archives. The oldest record we hold is the burgh charter for the town of ayr, dated 1205, and signed by william the lion, king of scotland. Some of the articles will be available on the ayrshire history web site. Baile steaphain is a town and parish in north ayrshire, scotland. Family history has been relocated to the irvine townhouse. The town of stevenston occupies a pleasantly elevated site, fully halfamile from the shore, and one mile northeast from saltcoats.
In the most comprehensive book ever published on the subject, the author covers the many and varied parts of the county in considerable depth. On 17 march 1917 the registrar signed the certificate recognising the ayrshire as a full breed. History of the ayrshire society the ayrshire society was founded on 26 april 1916 with the main objective to control registration and to make sure that the breed would be kept pure. Read more roll up, roll up for south ayrshires annual history and family history fair lifting the lid 400 years of food and drink in scotland lifting the lid, the national library of scotlands touring display, opens at ayrs carnegie library on monday 11 june 2018. Samuel lewis topographical dictionary of scotland, 2nd ed. However, in the volumes of the acta sanctorum in the library of st. The towns of ardrossan, saltcoats and stevenston, seaside towns on the firth of clyde in north ayrshire scotland, are commonly referred to as the three towns. Trumpington fine books limited abebooks gilmilnscroft, ayrshire. One of the highlights when visiting is a stroll along stevenston beach with its unique dunes.
Several branches were cut to reach the coal pits with the master gott being the last remaining vestige. Up to the time of its suppression in the 16th century, the benedictine abbey of kilwinning held jurisdiction over a wide area of parishes, amongst which was stevenston. In the early days of the internet, website guestbooks were popular. The patron and titular saint of the church in stevenston was st. The scottish and local history library is located on the first floor of the carnegie library in ayr. The history of carnegie library, ayr south ayrshire history. Search for local information services near you on yell. A large archive of historical documents and photographs from ayrshire. South ayrshire council,libraries,books,search,lending services,online catalogue. The ayr library society was founded in 1762, but it took until 1870 before ayr s first public library was established, inheriting the book stock of other local libraries to its collection. Well, you can tell him from me that hes an ass, bertie wooster, ibid. Mauchline, sorn, muirkirk, catrine, galston, and many more feature. Apparently he worked in a number of mines in ayrshire and renfrewshire.
History of stevenston in north ayrshire map and description. Back to index back a page forward a page back a page forward a page. All you need is a computer, an internet connection, a valid south ayrshire library card and pin code. A unit may cover just the town or village, but it may include a big surrounding area. The station is managed by abellio scotrail and is on the ayrshire coast line, 29 miles 47 km south west of glasgow central. South ayrshire local and family history fair saturday 15 june, 9am 4pm south ayrshires local and family history fair will this year be taking over the carnegie library, ayr, for a fullday programme of informative talks from respected guest speakers. We have dedicated, friendly, experienced staff who are happy to assist and give advice on all aspects of your research. Scotpress in his book, william robertson provides a more modern history of ayrshire, beginning with the celts and continuing through celtic and roman christianity, the incredible influence of monasteries, the viking era, and the battle of largs. There are several places to dine within stevenston area, and a selection of local shops. Family history family history has been relocated to the irvine townhouse north ayrshire council has an extensive genealogy section for those wishing to trace their ayrshire ancestry. Please note that these units are listed here because their boundaries covered the point location we hold for stevenston. Mainholm academy photos, maps, books, memories of ayr.
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