Hamilton back in time: 15 pictures looking back at the history of Hamilton
Old pictures of Hamilton show a very different town to what we know today
Hamilton might not look it at first glance, but the town is ancient - today we wanted to look at old pictures of Hamilton to see how much the town has changed.
Dating all the way back to the days of Strathclyde, if not further beyond, Hamilton was originally called Cadzow - before taking the name of the noble family that lorded over the town for generations.
All pictures have been supplied via South Lanarkshire Council museum service - you can check out stories, archives, and other old pictures by checking out their online collection.
Today we wanted to look at a more recent history of the town, with old pictures from the 20th century showcasing Hamilton’s heritage.
1. Cadzow Oaks
A family go a wander down Cadzow Oaks
2. Regent Way
Black and white photograph of people shopping on a street on Regent Way before the roof was put on.
3. Kicking about (1978)
Two small boys stand in front of a brick wall with tenement buildings behind - taken from Church Street.
4. Cadzow Bridge
A civic procession over Cadzow Bridge, Hamilton Town House can be seen in the background.