Old Bothwell

It's hard to imagine the well-to-do Bothwell of today having anything to do with mining, but Rhona Wilson shows that it did. There are several pictures of Castle Pit, which was situated very centrally in the village, along with the tenements that were built to house incoming miners. Life at nearby Bothwellhaugh, the village serving Hamilton Palace Colliery, is shown in a dozen pictures portraying this mining community before its relics were buried under the landscaping of Strathclyde Country Park. As well as all this gritty industry, there are pictures of a more familiar Bothwell, featuring neat streets with smart shops and well-dressed residents. Bothwell Castle, the old railway viaduct and the former convent are among many other local landmarks in the book.

Author: Rhona Wilson
Publisher: Stenlake
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers lavishly illustrated with Old B&W photos throughout.