A (very) brief history of Hurlford
2 Apr 2009-
Hurlford Primary Scool. Painting by David C. McCartney 3 March 1998, hanging in the Community Centre.
19th Century - Hurlford developed rapidly following the discovery of coal
(Formerly known as Whirlford and Hurdleford, once part of the former Barony of Riccarton, associated with the Wallace clan during the lifetime of William Wallace)
- Hurlford stands at what was originally a ford
- Fireclay and ironstone were also worked in the local industries
9 August 1848 - Hurlford railway station opened
1938 - Hurlford United Football Club formed
2nd World War - George Wylie from Hurlford awarded the George Cross in honour of his heroic attempts to defuse a Nazi bomb which had landed in St Paul's Cathedral in London
7 March 1955 - Hurlford railway station closed to passengers
September 1984 - Ship's propeller erected at the Cross as reminder of the heyday of the iron and steel industry
20 June 2005 - Hurlford Primary School visited by Prince Charles to congratulate staff on the school winning the Soil Association's School Food Award at the BBC's Good Food Show
Now it's your turn.
Above are just a few important dates and facts - there's far more to the heritage of Hurlford. There's a lot of interest in local history, and lots and lots of local knowledge. And here's your chance to tell everyone about it. If you have an interest in the history of Hurlford - either in general or in specific points - then you can post it here. There must be many, many pictures of the village from throughout the 20th century - why not post them here, and ask other people what they remember?
14 Mar 2010 | 4:02:21
kelly-ann tudhope says
I was at this school for two year's and I liked it. The teaching staff were excellent. I had Mrs Mcphee for primary 6 but she got replaced with Mrs Carruthers. I had Miss Inglis for primary 7 , she married and became Mrs Kinnaird. If any teachers who are still at this school who remember me post a comment here. Would love to hear from you.