Bargeddie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bargeddie
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| Population | 3,210 (2020) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode district | G69 |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Bargeddie (/bɑːrˈɡɛdi/; Scottish Gaelic: Bàrr Geadaidh) is a village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located just outside Glasgow, about 8 miles (13 km) east of the city centre. The village is also close to the M73 and M8 motorways, making it easy to travel. The nearest big town is Coatbridge, which is only 2 miles (3 km) to the east.
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History of Bargeddie
Bargeddie wasn't always a single village. Before the 1930s, this area was made up of smaller places like Bartonshill and Dykehead. Most people living there were coal miners.
The village started to grow in the 1930s. This was when Lanark County Council built new homes in an area called Dykehead. More houses were built in the 1950s, after World War II. Bargeddie continued to expand as part of the larger Glasgow area. New housing developments like Drumpellier Lawns and Burnside View were added over time.
Bargeddie Today
Today, Bargeddie is home to about 3,210 people. The village has two primary schools for younger students. These are Bargeddie Primary School and St. Kevins Primary School.
The Safety Zone is a popular community project. It is run by local volunteers and offers activities for people of all ages. There are also three shops in the village. A community centre, known as "The Windsor," is also located in Bargeddie. Close by, there is a Showcase Complex with a Hollywood Bowl and a Showcase Cinema.
Getting Around Bargeddie
Bargeddie has its own train station, called Bargeddie railway station. This makes it easy for people to travel by train. There are also bus stops throughout the village. These buses can take villagers to Glasgow city centre and Coatbridge.
One bus route, the 2, goes directly to Glasgow. Another bus stops in Bargeddie and can take people all the way to Edinburgh. Since 2016, McGill's Bus Services also runs a bus. This bus takes local villagers around the village and up to Coatbridge and Airdrie.
Sports in Bargeddie
Sports are an important part of life in Bargeddie. The most successful club in the village is the Bargeddie Carpet Bowling Club. This club has been active since 1981. It used to be based in the Windsor Hall, which was an old miners' welfare hall.
Football is also very popular. George Graham, a famous Scottish football player and former manager for Arsenal, was born in Bargeddie. The Bargeddie Amateur Football Club is well known in the Glasgow area.
In 2009, a youth football team called "Bargeddie Colts" was started again. By the end of 2011, more than 90 children were playing football. The club also received an award from the Scottish Football Association.
Places to Worship
Bargeddie has several places where people can worship:
- Bargeddie Parish Church is located on Barton's Hill.
- United Free Church can be found on Langmuir Road.
- Saint Kevin's Catholic Church is on Mainhill Road.
Famous People from Bargeddie
Several notable people have come from Bargeddie:
- Jon Connolly is a goalkeeper who played for Motherwell FC.
- Jimmy Hamilton (1901–1975) was a professional footballer. He played one game for the Scotland national team.
- George Graham (born 1944) is a famous footballer and manager. He played 12 games for the Scotland national team.
See also
In Spanish: Bargeddie para niños
