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Nostalgic memories of Townhill's local history

Share your own memories of Townhill and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the 'Add Your Memory' buttons to begin

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I have memories of the former rail bridge at the bottom of Townhill Road. I remember the former fruit and veg shop in Townhill. I remember the former sweet shop just close to Townhill Primary School.
I moved to 4a Crawford place in 1951 aged 5 Townhill was my first school and remember headmistress as Johnstone ? headmaster was Mr Wilson and lived in school grounds. We went to the old church hall for our school meals. The Sutherlands and Coventrys lived next door with Skinners across the road.Had great memories playing up the woods and in the park and the "Ashy bing" next to the park we also ventured to the Loch ...see more
It is my 'auld maw' that used to stay in Townhill, her maiden name was Lessells, my gran & di were Catherine & John, my mum was born in 1930, she too is Catherine (cath). There are older & younger siblings, Agnes, Bill, Jock, Nettie, Rita, George, sadly Nell was very young when she died. I would appreciate if there is any memories about them. The family moved from Townhill to Robertson Rd at the bottom of the hill. You can pm me at wendymcgeary@yahoo.co.uk thank you.
I am interested in family history. Many of my relatives surnamed Hunter came from the Townhill Miners Village, the earliest being William Hunter, born 1750. I have been researching the area my ancestors were miners, it was a tough life - "Clackmannanshire Miner Killed - A miner named Robert Hunter (22), married, residing at Ramsay Street, Coalsnaughton, met with a fatal accident in the underground ...see more