Triplet Joy, 1861
On Wednesday 20th March 1861 at High Blantyre, Mrs T Mackie, wife of Thomas Mackie, a dye worker gave birth to a set of triplets! All children, three boys were delivered […]
1988 More Highland Games
More photos of Blantyre Highland Games from 1988, courtesy of Sanny McVicar.
Changing Face of Glasgow Road
It’s just like 1979 all over again! With Contractors currently in this week demolishing the shops at Clydeview Shopping Centre on Glasgow Road, there may be a strange feeling of […]
Clydeview Demolition Day 2
Metre by metre, moving westwards, the Clydeview Shopping Centre demolition continues. Contractors, using a “Central Demolition” machine are on their second day today, Friday 20th July 2018, tearing down the […]
1988 Blantyre Highland Games
Sanny McVicar handed in these excellent photos of the 1988 Blantyre Highland Games. Pictured is Andy and Hercules the Bear, as well as some of the strongmen competing in […]
Apprentice Mason Made example, 1860
On or around 17th May 1858, Mr David Smith a mason from East Kilbride entered into a 2 year agreement as an apprentice for James Aitkenhead. The Aitkenheads lived at […]
Anderson Gardens & Stanley Court
Last night I was writing up Anderson Gardens and Stanley Court down at the Village, but need more detail. I’m stuck, so perhaps YOU can help. Questions I have include: […]
Blantyre Nursery Centre (St Josephs)
Quick Question. I’m stuck. Where was ‘Blantyre Nursery Centre’ on Glasgow Road. It was ‘formed in 1977 and renovated again in 1979 with an upper floor including tea bar and […]
Saint John Ogilvie School
This photo should bring back some memories for many people. It’s the old Saint John Ogilvie High School just over the boundary, into Hamilton. Many local Blantyre children attended this […]