My first ever job was as a doffer in the mill in 1969.I left school on a Friday and started there on the Monday.My granny worked there along with a few of my aunts many years before me.I lived in Alexander street till 1966 and remember the Millar family very well.I still see Nancy now and again.
Thank you posting - a real Ballymena song! Lovely to see the Ballygarvey connection. Walking home from Harryville school the Mill was part of this Ballymena child's history.
Thank you Will Millar for reminding me of my childhood spent in and around Springwell St. the Millar boys from Princess St.went on to make their mark on the world stage through music.Your Mother was so proud of you all and I still remember some of you would return to jam in the Raglan and Ladysmith Bars in July fortnight .Many of the old lads have passed on and the old memories are all that is left .I still see Billy from time to time and remember you all .
Thanks Norman... No matter how many years go by, those Ballymena memories stick till the end! McQuillans pub, the Fair hill, The park, the mill,big drums and banners, fish and chips at Caufields and sliders at McGroggans - all come back often to old chaps like me.
@@gmcc6605 A long Time ago and the memory not as sharp as it was but I think I remember the Stewarts ....Their House long gone reduced to a car park .....I used to buy sweets in the wee shop a few doors up from their house .....and hang around Ronnie Lintons bicycle shop in John Street .
@@babayaga9443 it was indeed, Ronnie Stewart was my grandfather, all gone before I was born unfortunately. I dont know much about that side of the family.
A very heart warming song. Cat Wood couldn't say it any better, the words and tune pulls on you, my heart was certainly drawn to this song like a magnet. Wonderful tune, absolutely marvelous. And the ending song was a nice cheery song to lighten the mood a bit. Love it.
Sad to see the old mill come down but I do enjoy learning the history this way, through your ballad. I guess the old days and the old ways always have to change and fade away. To leave some memorial would be nice though.
Beautiful song Will. I've never been there, but could feel the pull of it in the words & melody. :) Thanks for sharing.... How are you and Catherine these days? Have you seen Tina at all lately?
I love this ❤ a lot of my relatives worked in the mill back in those days ! It brings back a lot of happy memories as I grew up in that area ! I remember the mill horn blowing every morning at 8am ! Best days of my life 😊
My first ever job was as a doffer in the mill in 1969.I left school on a Friday and started there on the Monday.My granny worked there along with a few of my aunts many years before me.I lived in Alexander street till 1966 and remember the Millar family very well.I still see Nancy now and again.
Thank you posting - a real Ballymena song! Lovely to see the Ballygarvey connection. Walking home from Harryville school the Mill was part of this Ballymena child's history.
Some grand memories here.
Thanks -who wrote dat?? Ye were all a part of it! At my age memories are important. I'm so glad i still have them Cheers Will
That's myself and the late Jack McDonald fifing the tune Killybawn Braes at the end 😁Hugh Wilkinson and Jimmy Wright drumming 🥰
Thank you Will Millar for reminding me of my childhood spent in and around Springwell St. the Millar boys from Princess St.went on to make their mark on the world stage through music.Your Mother was so proud of you all and I still remember some of you would return to jam in the Raglan and Ladysmith Bars in July fortnight .Many of the old lads have passed on and the old memories are all that is left .I still see Billy from time to time and remember you all .
Thanks Norman... No matter how many years go by, those Ballymena memories stick till the end! McQuillans pub, the Fair hill, The park, the mill,big drums and banners, fish and chips at Caufields and sliders at McGroggans - all come back often to old chaps like me.
Did you know the Stewart's that lived on the corner of Springwell/Albert place?
@@gmcc6605 A long Time ago and the memory not as sharp as it was but I think I remember the Stewarts ....Their House long gone reduced to a car park .....I used to buy sweets in the wee shop a few doors up from their house .....and hang around Ronnie Lintons bicycle shop in John Street .
@@gmcc6605 Jack Stewart drove a lorry for McAlister brewery . I think .
@@babayaga9443 it was indeed, Ronnie Stewart was my grandfather, all gone before I was born unfortunately. I dont know much about that side of the family.
A very heart warming song. Cat Wood couldn't say it any better, the words and tune pulls on you, my heart was certainly drawn to this song like a magnet. Wonderful tune, absolutely marvelous. And the ending song was a nice cheery song to lighten the mood a bit. Love it.
An absolute joy to watch!
Sad to see the old mill come down but I do enjoy learning the history this way, through your ballad. I guess the old days and the old ways always have to change and fade away. To leave some memorial would be nice though.
Beautiful song Will. I've never been there, but could feel the pull of it in the words & melody. :) Thanks for sharing.... How are you and Catherine these days? Have you seen Tina at all lately?
Hi Cat Just noticed these comments.. Thanks for the good words. Have not seen Tina recently. I'd Like to have a drink with her this season Will
Thanks to you all for great comments. Wonderful to hear from exiles all over the world "We are the People"!! (as me Da used to say!)
I love this ❤ a lot of my relatives worked in the mill back in those days ! It brings back a lot of happy memories as I grew up in that area ! I remember the mill horn blowing every morning at 8am ! Best days of my life 😊