Polmont Old
Parish Church - Scotland
Parish Church - Scotland
History Group
Polmont Old Parish Church
History Group
Are YOU interested in local and social history?
Then this is the group for you!
The History Group is one of the newer groups within the fellowship of the church in Polmont. Situated in the centre of Scotland, we have centuries of history “on our doorstep”, with the Antonine Wall so close to the old and new churches, the “big” houses that once were so much part of the area, the coming of the railways to Polmont, and so much more.
Talks are held monthly on a Thursday evening in the Church at 7.30pm from September till April
If you have any ideas for speakers or topics for future meetings, please contact: Margaret Slater (714921) or Grace Hodge (715116)
Outing on 29th April 2010
The last meeting of the session will be an outing, to Stirling. Please contact Margaret or Grace for the details.
Topics at meetings have included:
‘Old Falkirk and Football’
‘Evacuees’
‘The National Trust for Scotland’
‘Bo’ness Pottery’
“Bo’ness Hill Climb’
‘Polmont Old Church ruins’
‘History of Christmas Carols’
‘Grangemouth Heritage’
‘The Helix Project’
Reports
A seasonal topic at the meeting in November 2009 was “The History of Christmas Carols”. Mr Richard Stanners, a well-known musician, choirmaster and organist talked us through the centuries of their origins and adaptations. The word “carol” which to us means “a Christmas song” comes from the French verb “caroller” which originally meant to “dance round in a circle”, but soon came to include singing as well. St Francis of Assisi was responsible for first introducing carols into church services in the 12th century and Oliver Cromwell banned them in England in the 17th century.
It was the Christmas-mad Victorians who were responsible for reviving them and writing new joyful tunes that we still sing today. With Richard’s knowledge and enthusiasm for his music, I’m sure all those who attended will sing Christmas carols this year with a lot more gusto and understanding of their origins.
Polmont Old Parish Church
Are YOU interested in local and social history?
Then this is the group for you!
The History Group is one of the newer groups within the fellowship of the church in Polmont. Situated in the centre of Scotland, we have centuries of history “on our doorstep”, with the Antonine Wall so close to the old and new churches, the “big” houses that once were so much part of the area, the coming of the railways to Polmont, and so much more.
Talks are held monthly on a Thursday evening in the Church at 7.30pm from September till April
If you have any ideas for speakers or topics for future meetings, please contact: Margaret Slater (714921) or Grace Hodge (715116)
Outing on 29th April 2010
The last meeting of the session will be an outing, to Stirling. Please contact Margaret or Grace for the details.
‘Old Falkirk and Football’
‘Evacuees’
‘The National Trust for Scotland’
‘Bo’ness Pottery’
“Bo’ness Hill Climb’
‘Polmont Old Church ruins’
‘History of Christmas Carols’
‘Grangemouth Heritage’
‘The Helix Project’
A seasonal topic at the meeting in November 2009 was “The History of Christmas Carols”. Mr Richard Stanners, a well-known musician, choirmaster and organist talked us through the centuries of their origins and adaptations. The word “carol” which to us means “a Christmas song” comes from the French verb “caroller” which originally meant to “dance round in a circle”, but soon came to include singing as well. St Francis of Assisi was responsible for first introducing carols into church services in the 12th century and Oliver Cromwell banned them in England in the 17th century.
It was the Christmas-mad Victorians who were responsible for reviving them and writing new joyful tunes that we still sing today. With Richard’s knowledge and enthusiasm for his music, I’m sure all those who attended will sing Christmas carols this year with a lot more gusto and understanding of their origins.
