This category focuses on Bellshill, a small town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Bellshill is about ten miles south-east of Glasgow city centre and thirty-seven miles west of Edinburgh. Part of a larger suburban region, Bellshill is surrounded by several localities. To the south is Motherwell, about two miles away, while Hamilton is three miles to the south-west, Viewpark is just over a mile to the west, Holytown is two miles to the east, and Coatbridge is three miles to the north.
Bellshill is part of the Central Lowlands of Scotland, an area characterized by its relatively flat terrain and fertile soils. The town is near the Highland Boundary Fault, a significant geographical feature separating the Highlands from the Lowlands. This fault has substantially shaped the region's landscape, contributing to its agricultural potential.
The earliest records of Bellshill date back to the late 16th century. The name appears on a map produced by Timothy Pont in 1596. At that time, the area was a small village of housing units for quarry workers owned by a Mr. Bell, who operated a nearby stone quarry. Over time, the village absorbed nearby settlements, such as Black Moss, Nesnas, and Sykehead.
The town's history is fixed to the industrial developments of the 18th and 19th centuries. In the late 1700s, the parish of Bothwell, which includes Bellshill, was a centre for hand-loom weaving, although many weavers lost their livelihoods with the advent of new machinery in the mid-19th century. The demand for coal to power British industries led to the establishment of several coal mines in the area, transforming Bellshill into a mining town by the 1870s.
Historically, the economy of Bellshill was driven by hand-loom weaving and coal mining. New technologies in the 19th century shifted its economic focus from weaving to mining. Today, its economy, by necessity, is more diversified. The town benefits from its strategic location within Scotland's motorway network, making it an attractive site for various industries and businesses. Its retail sector has grown in recent years, and new business investment is promoted through the Bellshill Town Action Plan and other initiatives.
Bellshill has made several contributions to sports, music, and culture. It is the birthplace of Sir Matt Busby, the legendary Manchester United manager, and currently supports the Bellshill Athletic, a football team that plays in the Scottish Junior Football West Premier League. Bellshill has produced several notable bands, including Teenage Fanclub, BMX Bandits, and the Soup Dragon, and its music scene is known as the Bellshill Sound.
Bellshill has a population of just under 20,000. However, it is part of a larger suburban population of around 125.000.
Government entities, industries, businesses, schools, places of worship, libraries, museums, art galleries, organisations, sports and recreational facilities, activities, and events in Bellshill, Scotland are the focus of this category.
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A division of Red Box Manufacturing, the Bellshill company specialises in tool hire, sales, and repairs. It features a wide range of power tools and other tools that are available for hire or for sale. All of its hire tools are featured on the company's web catalog, with descriptions and prices, and its sales showroom is located in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The address, a map showing its location, opening times, contacts, and an online enquiry form are featured.
https://www.anchortoolhire.com/
Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland
Formed through the 2014 merger of the former Macdonald Memorial and Orbiston Parish churches, Bellshill Central Parish is situated on Main Street in Bellshill, Scotland. The histories of both churches that preceded Bellshill Central are told, along with service schedules, a calendar of events, announcements about its community service and congregational activities, prayer services, a telephone number, and an online enquiry form. A magazine and newsletter can be downloaded.
https://bellshillcentral.church/
Organised in 1877, the Church of Scotland congregation continues to serve the Belleshill community with various services and activities, including regular Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. as well as a range of groups, other events, and organisations that meet throughout the week. The church also hosts weddings, baptisms, and funerals, and its modernised facilities are available for commercial lets, children's parties, and other events. Contacts data is posted.
https://www.westchurchbellshill.org/
The Roman Catholic, co-educational, comprehensive secondary school is located in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Formed through the amalgamation of Elmwood Secondary, St. Saviour's High School, and St. Catherine's, its catchment area includes Bellshill, Mossend, Viewpark, Birkenshaw, and Tannochside. A general introduction to the school, its curricular pathways, uniform policies, and staff introductions are set forth, and hours and contacts are posted.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/CardinalNewmanWebsite/
John Morfield Filtration Specialists
Established in 1962, John Morfield is a leading independent filtration stockist and supplier throughout the United Kingdom, with locations in England, Scotland, and Ireland. The company supplies thousands of products from over six hundred suppliers. It also employs full-time technicians and engineers and works closely with suppliers to help them solve process problems and reduce operational costs. Its operations, market sectors, applications, and case studies are set forth.
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