Blantyre Storm Damage
Storm “Ali” has today, Wednesday 19th September 2018 left a trail of destruction over Central Scotland and Blantyre has seen its fair share! Trees coming down appear to have […]
1979 Frank Millar Retires
Continuing an extensive look at “Blantyre in 1979”, a significant year of change for the town. The redevelopment of Glasgow Road forced a lot of traders to move, but for […]
1979 Council Collect ‘Pro Asda’ Signatures
In January 1979, an intolerable situation existed in Blantyre. An agreement had been reached by Hamilton District Council with ASDA to provide a new store and work had even […]
1818 Dating Stone
In early July 2018, Susan Lindner Kelly sent me this photo of a strange object she noticed in the grounds of David Livingstone Centre. A stone object with the […]
1979 Community Council engage youth
In 1979, Blantyre Community Council were looking to engage more with the youth of the town. Recognising there was a definite lack of facilities for youngsters to do, they prepared […]
Calderside Cement Works
Calderside Cement Works was a former modest sized cement works at Calderside, High Blantyre operating between 1851 and 1889. Background In July 1850, Mr. William Young, farmer and owner of Calderside […]
Auchentibber War Memorial – Update
The demolition and rebuild work of Auchentibber War Memorial continues at a pace, with an update provided here. Overview Construction work started on 20th August 2018 and is being carried […]
Jock Hill & Elizabeth Dick
Elizabeth Knowles sent me a message saying, “Elizabeth Dick Fraser, born 1940 Morris Crescent. Mother Tina Hill, died when I was 10, her father Jock Hill and mother Elizabeth Dick. […]
1892 Douglas St Full photo
I DO LOVE a photo with no date! Being sent undated photos is like a little challenge to me, to try to close down the decade the photo was […]