North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
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Overview
There is a fine viewing tower, exhibition galleries, family and local history research facilities. A mixed programme of community events, school workshops and touring exhibitions occur throughout the year, also craft and learning activities at weekends and during school holidays. The North Lanarkshire Archives, which span from the 15th century to the present day and include poor relief records and cemetery day books, are on site and can be accessed in a friendly history room. The local history department also holds a wide range of resources covering areas of Motherwell, Bellshill, Shotts and Wishaw (Old Motherwell District) and offers one-to-one advice and guidance on researching your family tree.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year Mon-Sat 9.30-4.30 (Archives closed Sat). Archives & Local Studies: Wed 10.30-4.30. Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
Visiting North Lanarkshire is about getting active and heading outside to enjoy the beauty of the country parks and natural scenery. It’s about delving into the area’s past to find out about how industry and the people of Lanarkshire have shaped the county into what it is today.
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