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These photos when taken in 1983 were to show the new Asda superstore and the large carpark, a far cry from the homes which had been bought over by compulsory purchase on Craig Street some years earlier. Now, these photos appear dated mostly due to the cars, from nearly 4 decades ago. The planted areas […]
Let’s go to Main Street, High Blantyre next and one of the oldest Blantyre photos. This previously unseen photo is a real treat from 1883! This is the former Auchinraith Nursery on Main Street at the corner of Auchinraith Road. Matthew Campbell Senior (b1836), who owned the nursery at the time is standing on the […]
High Blantyre is the location of today’s article. Another comparison of old and new. This is Priestfield Street junction with Main Street (directly across from the entrance to the park). The McLean Brothers are lined up with their workers and carts ready to start their deliveries of aerated water all over Blantyre. Their business was […]
You know I like to record opening dates of news businesses in Blantyre, well…New, rebranded supermarket ‘Jacks of Blantyre’ has now officially opened in High Blantyre! Opening at midday today, Sunday 11 October 2020 at Main Street (in the former Family Shopper premises), Jacks promises to bring a variety of amazing, fresh and delicious products […]
Back inside the Co-op now on Glasgow Road and to the 1960’s. These chaps all working within the business. Pictured is David Dixon, Alec Crawford and David McIntosh. In the other photo where the gents are sitting, pictured is Alec Crawford, David Mackie and David Dixon. Whats your memories of the Co-op and its workers? […]
Ruth Smith recently shared this painting. This is Dr William Grants former house on Broompark Road, Blantyre which was painted by his son, Dr Thomas P Grant. The painting would date from the early 20th Century. I like this picture not just for showing the beautiful stone house, but it hints at colour on the […]
The former tenements at Stonefield Road are pictured here here in the early 1980’s. A nice nostalgic scene. From left to right, David McIntosh’s shop, Pates Newsagents and JF Smith’s Electricals. Who remembers the other businesses in this block during this era? Today, these shops are all gone and now homes at Valerio Court. With […]