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Britain By Car - A Motoring History


Created Date:

22 July 2020

Last Modified:

15 December 2023
Camlachie

Camlachie

Originally a small weaving village, Camlachie was transformed with the development of coal mining into a centre of ironwork and engineering.  William Beardmore, steelmaker, shipbuilder, motor, train, and aircraft manufacturer had its principal base in Camlachie.  With the decline of the steel industry, Camlachie has become a residential and retail suburb of Glasgow.

Originally a small weaving village, Camlachie was transformed with the development of coal mining into a centre of ironwork and engineering.  William Beardmore, steelmaker, shipbuilder, motor, train, and aircraft manufacturer had its principal base in Camlachie.  With the decline of the steel industry, Camlachie has become a residential and retail suburb of Glasgow.