The Airdrie Page

At the end of the First World War, Airdrie was hard hit with many casualties from the war and also many inhabitants emigrated. The population only rose by 3% to around 26,000 by 1931. The depression years had made a great impact on the town and several well known manufacturers ceased to exist and few replaced them. It was reported that 50% of the registered population were unemployed. The Church groups tried to provide some comfort for the poor folk in the area and set up educational and work experience projects to help and by 1936 the Airdrie Churches Council had attracted national interest through their work culminating in a building in Graham Street being provided for them (Mutual Service Club). This is now Airdrie Community Centre.

2 Responses to “1920-present”

1. Aline Paterson Says:
   December 18th, 2008 at 5:47 pm

   I’m currently researching some of the history of Airdrie for my 88 year old mother. In January, my sister and I will be taking for a trip down memory lane. She lived in Greengairs as a young girl. Her mother came from Slamannan. Her maiden name was Givan. I thought your site may give me the info I require. Do I have to join?

2. webmaster Says:
   December 18th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

   Depends if you wish to review full text from the History section. You can register with The Airdrie Page and this will become available.

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