Throughout the Winter of 1902 and into Springtime 1903, Dr William Grant of Blantyre had been conducting Ambulance classes in Auchinraith Public School. We would today know such a course, as being in First Aid. To mark the success of the course and noting the many people who had benefited from this learning, a social […]
It is a very rare occasion on Blantyre Project, where I have an unlabelled, unknown and undated photo and able to tie it up to a description of the event and finally put an exact date on it! This happened recently, where I was able to match this photograph to a reporter’s description of an […]
At Halloween 1903, a huge Fancy Dress Ball was held for Central Scotland’s gentlewomen in St Andrew’s Hall in Glasgow. Amongst the 600 guests and their partners was Miss Scott Nelson of Blantyre Farm. Now, this was a grand ball, with costumes to “out do” others. Great expense was entered into to ensure the best […]
Yuletide was made all the more memorable in December 1904 by various Sabbath Schools in Blantyre. Well attended, thoughtful meetings by the children and their Sunday school teachers were held at the various churches in the town. Blantyre East U.F Church, Blantyre Parish Church and Stonefield Parish church followed their traditional customs with gifts given […]
The Rev Stevenson (1790) suggested it was a combination of Gaelic words meaning ‘A warm retreat’. The Rev Wright (1885) also claimed it was Gaelic, but that it meant ‘Field of the Holymen’. A sixth Century Missionary Monk named Blaan / Blane has also been suggested as a source. A Blaan / Blane – Tir […]
Another 80’s night, another year. This time, these photos are from 2019. Held at Stonefield Public Park, this was a great night to remember and loads of fun. As you can see almost everybody got into the spirit of things and dressed up. 6 months before the pandemic, none of us had any idea what […]
Looking through my computer the other day, I found 66 photos from Blantyre 80’s Party in the Park from 2018. That was such a fun day for people of all ages and in certainly simpler, less worrying times. Now over 4 years ago, it’s probably about time we had another one of these excellent outdoor […]