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Last Autumn, I was out walking in High Blantyre in particular at Stephenson Way in Hamilton Technology Park, when i noticed a railtrack! Yes, there was an actual railway line, just off Sydes Brae, something not seen in that location for many decades. On the site of the former Dixons Colliery 2, at Hamilton Technology […]
Following some soul searching, I’ve decided to further delay the launch of my largest, latest book, “Blantyre People“. The book that’s taken me 9 years to write, features the stories of 1,500 Blantyre lives over 8 Centuries and is fully written, edited and checked. The spine is the thickness of a brick and its by […]
Curiosities Day 1: Alister McInnes writes, “These two candlesticks in the photo came from my Grandparents house in Springwells (33 Glasgow Road – Jim and Cecilia Durnian). The family story was that they came form the boltworks that used to be in that area. They have no markings on them and look as if they […]
Clare Welsh shared these photos. From 1986 or just slightly earlier, this is Eleanor Roxburgh’s Blantyre Majorettes. Marching at High Blantyre towards Kirkton Park. Recognise anybody?
During these turbulent times, I find myself continuing to schedule daily history posts here at Blantyre Project, an aspect of my life for nearly a decade, that’s not changed. With so many people now at home and online, people need some normality and interesting articles to look forward to, now more than ever. I’ll be […]
Marie Kelly has shared these photos. She told me they’re all taken in Hector Powes sewing factory in high Blantyre Industrial Estate. The photos are a little blurry in places but hopefully enough to recognise family and friends. Recognise anybody?
Something to look forward to here after Easter. A new module for Blantyre Project website, shared on this page daily. Photos of Blantyre places and people, some previously not yet seen online, all between 105-130 years old. Each brought to life through restoration and the addition of colour. As an example of quality here’s two […]
Just a quick note to say I’ve decided to deliberately delay my latest book launch “Blantyre People” for a month. The massive book was due to be launched on 28th February, but is now pushed back to 31st March. This was due to various things (e.g. getting the cold, starting a new job and needing a little […]
This wee Blantyre lassie is Miss. Jessie Warnock Ritchie and the photo was taken in 1898, around 122 years ago! I’ve been looking at her early life. Jessie was born on 11th October, 1896 at School Lane, High Blantyre. The daughter of David Ritchie, once a travelling joiner and Mary Ann Fleming (married in Strathaven 7th […]