From the book, “Blantyre Glasgow Road South – The Real Story” by Paul Veverka (c) 2017 Blantyre Co-operative Society Central Premises Blantyre Co-operative Society’s Central premises was a former large L shaped, impressive building in Low Blantyre, which contained several Co-op shops, their Head Office and large community hall at the western side of […]
Blantyre Co-operative Society The Co-operative Society has long played a vital part in Blantyre’s commerce since the 1880’s. It was such a monumental part of everyday life in in this town that it’s worth touching upon their history further. Although the Co-op, as an enterprise has roots as far back as 1844, I discovered […]
In November 1978, Mr George Green the chairman of David Livingstone Centre Trust retired. He’s pictured here second from the right being handed a record of his service, which not only congratulated him on retiring, but also celebrated an astonishing 25 years on the Trust committee. (1953-1978) New chairman Fred McDermid handed over the plaque […]
From the illustrated social history book…research paid for & compiled by Paul Veverka “Blantyre – Glasgow Road, The Real Story” by Paul Veverka (c) 2016 – 2018. JR Reid Printers J.R.Reid Printers was a former printing business based on Glasgow Road. Starting as an apprentice Compositor (typesetter) with the Hamilton Advertiser in 1964, John […]
In 2017, Y&A Dancing celebrated over 35 years of teaching dancing within Blantyre. This local, popular dance school holds classes in Freestyle, Modern, Tap & Highland take place every Saturday morning 9.30am till 1.30pm and Wednesday 6pm till 9.00pm held at the Blantyre Old Parish Church Hall. Dancing for Boys too. Hip Hop class every […]
In 1978, it was agreed in March that some money would be put into the 1978/1979 Council budget to at least let the long awaited Blantyre Sports Centre get started. The budget for that year had just £126,000 set aside to get the work started. The latest council estimate for the whole building at that […]
Bla’an’tir Inn – Ten years ago Remember this on High Blantyre Main Street? Photo from 2007 Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our visitors said, Kenny Beecroft RIP Ian Hoad ! The Blantyre Project when did Ian pass away, was it a few years ago? […]