David McClure

David Mcclure was born in Airdrie in 1951 and brought up in Coatbridge in the shadow of Gartsherrie Iron Works. Growing up as the third oldest in a family of eleven was not easy as there was usually some crisis or other going on. His Baptist upbringing stood him in good stead. A good work ethic in those days even at a young age was always well rewarded. Starting working life off as an apprentice painter and decorator David had many career changes. The hosiery industry beckoned him with the lure...See more

David Mcclure was born in Airdrie in 1951 and brought up in Coatbridge in the shadow of Gartsherrie Iron Works. Growing up as the third oldest in a family of eleven was not easy as there was usually some crisis or other going on. His Baptist upbringing stood him in good stead. A good work ethic in those days even at a young age was always well rewarded. Starting working life off as an apprentice painter and decorator David had many career changes. The hosiery industry beckoned him with the lure of more money. Machine operating in knitwear factories and spinning mills gave him a good mechanical knowledge which was to benefit him for twenty years as a production worker with a Swedish truck and bus manufacturer. Many career changes later and Living now in Ayrshire with his wife and family retirement was never an option as along with his wife he became a full time foster carer. He is already planning a follow up to this book. In between fishing and all the other family activities. See less