Wishaw
Coordinates: 55°46′26″N 3°55′08″W / 55.773992°N 3.918915°W
Wishaw is a town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is bordered by Motherwell and Carluke, and is split into several areas such as Netherton, Craigneuk, Newmains, Cambusnethan and Pather.
| Wishaw | |
| Scots: Wishae | |
 Main Street, Wishaw |
|
 Wishaw shown within North Lanarkshire | |
| Population | 28,565 (2001 census) |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | NS795555 |
| Council area | North Lanarkshire |
| Lieutenancy area | Lanarkshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WISHAW |
| Postcode district | ML2 |
| Dialling code | 01698 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Motherwell and Wishaw |
| Scottish Parliament | Motherwell and Wishaw Central Scotland |
One of only three hospitals in Lanarkshire is in Wishaw. Wishaw General Hospital is at the bottom of Wishaw, easy to find as it is on the main A721 road.
History
The origin of the name is uncertain. One suggestion is that it is from the Scots word for "Wicket gate in the wood", and that it used to be called Wygateshaw. Another theory is that it was originally Viashaw, meaning way or road through the wood. Yet another theory is that the name derives from "Wee Shaw", meaning small wood.
In November 1996, the world's worst recorded outbreak of E. coli occurred in the town, in which 20 people died and around 200 were infected.[1]
People
Wishaw has had a number of famous residents, including:
- John Higgins, world snooker champion
- Paul Quinn, footballer for Motherwell F.C.
- Tommy Gemmell, former footballer of Celtic F.C.
- Lee Miller, footballer for Aberdeen F.C.
Wishaw Media
A roundabout in Wishaw, 2014
University Hospital Wishaw, formerly Wishaw General Hospital.
- Wishawcountryside
South Wishaw Parish Church, on East Academy Street.
The Commercial Hotel, conjoined to the Soul Suite nightclub
Wishaw Sports Centre from the air (top centre), during winter.
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References
Other websites
- Census 2001 statistics for Wishaw Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- History and Photographs of Wishaw Iron & Steel Works 1859 - 1930 Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine
- Website of the local Newspaper, the Wishaw Press
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