In 1892, residents complained about a lack of privacy while sending telegraph messages at the Post Office on Glasgow Road, Blantyre. Miss Walker, the sub postmistress, moved the telegraph machine to a back room for privacy. However, postmen sorting letters nearby could see incoming messages, prompting public outcry and letters to the Hamilton Advertiser.
In the 1890s, Lachlan Taylor operated a plumbing and gasfitting business in Blantyre, known for quality repairs at reasonable prices. His family business, established in 1832, expanded to fitting gas cookers and exploring electrics. This historical overview highlights businesses from 130 years ago, preserving their legacy for future generations.
Some long forgotten history about Blantyre business. Thomas Cross was an early painter and decorator based from High Blantyre. In 1892, he operated from Gardiner Place on Main Street, a former tenement which once sat where the entrance to the carpark is now, next to Day Today and Ladbrokes. Being a painter and decorator in […]
In July 1892, Sproul’s, a boot and shoe warehouse in High Blantyre, offered footwear sales and cobbler services. Located possibly near School Lane or Hunthill Road, it operated during the construction of nearby Parish Church halls. Sproul’s also had a branch on Stonefield Road, highlighting its significance in the community.
William Muir’s drapery and millinery shop in Blantyre during the 1890s was known for its popular advertisements in the Hamilton Herald. Located on Glasgow Road across from Stonefield Parish Church, it offered a wide range of clothing for men, women, and children, as well as millinery items and accessories.
In Summer 1892, John McKelvey, a Blantyre watchmaker and jeweller, announced his relocation to McAlpine’s Buildings on Glasgow Road. His advert emphasized his commitment to quality service and reasonable pricing, inviting locals to patronize his new business location while ensuring prompt and neat execution of orders entrusted to him.
In the summer of 1892, G. & J. Maclachlan’s “CASTLE” STOUT gained popularity in Blantyre. Brewed in Glasgow and Edinburgh, it was sold locally without prices or tasting notes, emphasizing customer loyalty. The advertisement concluded with “BE SURE YOU ASK FOR IT,” highlighting the importance of brand recognition in local pubs.