The totals are now in! November was a great month for book sales, (being the lead up to Christmas and when people start thinking of presents). Sales royalties amounted to a whopping £177, which was fully handed over to Blantyre Telegraph for distribution back to the community. Blantyre Telegraph fundraising has now ended for November […]
This photo may evoke memories for people on the page. At a time certainly when Christmas was simpler. It wasn’t about what you had, it was all about who you were with, where you were and making the most of that. Just one or two gifts were expected and warmly appreciated. Hanging cards from the […]
Most of you may know that as well as exploring Blantyre’s rich heritage and history, for the last 8 years, I’ve also reported on daily news as it happens. Contemporary news about Blantyre, if you like…. via a sister website, Blantyre Telegraph. Well, as part of an overhaul of Blantyre Project and Blantyre telegraph rebranding, […]
A photo from the late 1990’s. Who remembers Finbarrs’s Pub on Broompark Road? Formerly the Manhatten, and later Carrigans, this building was never anything impressive to look at outside, but did provide good entertainment and a place to enjoy company of friends, for many, many people.
Blantyre Project website will be subject to some disruption over the next 48 hours whilst essential maintenance is carried out. I’m upgrading further and adding additional functionality for your benefit. Please be aware the aesthetics and layout of the site WILL change. It’ll be getting whole NEW look and branding with new logos. It’ll feel […]
Started Christmas Shopping? There’s no better quality Gift for friends and family, than giving them a Blantyre Project book! With NINE amazing books to choose from starting at just £4.99, there’s something for everybody. Be quick and take advantage of a -15% discount on ALL books this week as part of Black Friday price drops, […]
Although I’ve already written extensively about this side of Glasgow Road, I’m still amazed when brand new previously unseen photos keep being provided to me! Like this one, from the 1920’s showing the ‘Stonefield Independent Co-op’ butchery (fleshing) department on the south side of Glasgow Road. The shop still exists today, and remarkably still […]
Another mystery photo shared by Margaret Stewart. Blantyre children in an unknown location in Blantyre taken in the 1910’s. These five wee tots are long since passed away. The building they’re pictured at may have been cold and draughty. The patterned glass is broken, the photographer clearly not bothered too much about the background. […]
 | Lindsay Paterson on Glasgow Road, 1925 |
 | Eric Flack on Soldiers at the Dookit, 1916 |
 | Archie simm on The Houldsworth Watch |
