Amanda Simpson posted a 1991 photo from David Livingstone Memorial Primary School, noting that the children in the image will soon be around 40 years old. She invites others to identify anyone they recognize from the picture.
Lynsey Finnie asks, “Asking if anybody knew my grandparents (mum’s mum and dad) of Springwell Crescent, Blantyre. Their names were Jeannie Millar and Robert Paterson. Most people would know my mum’s mum as Jeannie Paterson.” “My mum only has 2 photos of both of them due to losing most of her pictures and belongings when […]
Kathleen Flynn shared a photo of St Joseph’s Primary School in Blantyre, likely from the early 90s. She hopes individuals in the image can identify themselves and help confirm the year. Additionally, she inquires about the teacher and encourages people to recognize anyone they know.
Catherine Thomson shared a photo from 1975 or 1976 of High Blantyre Primary School’s former Annexe on Hunthill Road. The children in the image would now be in their late 50s. The post invites readers to recognize anyone from the photograph.
The post reminisces about Blantyre’s vibrant nightlife, highlighting the joy of live music in local clubs filled with talented performers. It invites readers to share their memories of bands, singers, and entertaining nights, aiming to revive the cherished sounds and stories from Blantyre’s social scene.
Ari Bowman shared a photo of his family, reflecting on his late grandfather, Matthew Boyle, a renowned publican of Matt’s Bar in High Blantyre. Ari seeks information about Matthew, who passed away before his birth. He highlights his mother’s fond memories of him, following her recent passing in 2023.
On January 14, 1892, Prince Albert Victor of Wales, Queen Victoria’s grandson, died from pneumonia amid the influenza epidemic. His death sparked rumors regarding his personal life, including bizarre claims of being Jack the Ripper. His passing deeply affected the nation, with stores in Blantyre closing for his funeral as a mark of mourning.