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Exciting news! I now have a confirmed book launch date for the next Blantyre Project book and THIS one is an absolute cracker! The first of several this year. “Blantyre People: Honouring Our Past” is an epic illustrated book exploring the lives of THOUSANDS of Blantyre people through the ages. It’s taken me NINE YEARS […]
Here we go again. I’m saddened to see that after months of not posting, “Blantyre’s Ain” is back to posting about Blantyre …..once again sneakily passing off MY words as his, without credit. This isn’t about jealousy on my part. I promise you. It’s about exposing his lies and pursuing proper linked credit. It’s about […]
Blantyre Project website www.blantyreproject.com has been upgraded this week! I’ve spent some time over the last few days decluttering and attending to much needed maintenance. Several upgrades and enhancements have also been added: Hundreds of new, revolving, varying header images. Intelligent Contact forms making it easier for you to get in touch. Much needed “Submit […]
“As I sign off to join in the festivities, all that’s left to say is Happy New Year! Wishing Blantyre Project’s 14,000 readers all over the world the best of health, good fortune and happiness in 2020. Here’s hoping it’s YOUR best year ever. Let’s recap on 2019 for a moment….with some highlights! Over 750 uniquely, […]
Here’s a story of true Blantyre heroism and bravery. On Sunday, 2nd February 1919, Private. Matthew Barrie, son of Mr and Mrs Barrie, of 75 Auchinraith Road, was presented on parade with his Distinguished Conduct Medal by Colonel Vandeleur. The act which brought Pte, Barrie the D.C.M. was a particularly brave and meritorious one during […]
In October 1916, the Blantyre Picture House, like many cinemas all over Britain were showing a new film. “The Battle of the Somme”. At the height of war, this was a chance for Blantyre people to see what was happening at the front. At E.H Bostocks, Picture House on Glasgow Road during the last Monday, […]
I’d like to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and thank you to all 14,000 people subscribed to this popular page who follow Blantyre Project posts so avidly here each day. As always, I’ve learned plenty this last year reading your comments and appreciate all your input. I can confidently say, I enjoy posting in Blantyre Project very […]
Alex Black shared this photo. He told me, “This is a bus run to Saltcoats from Muir Street High Blantyre, circa 1950. My mum’s family (Baird’s) along with friends & neighbours.” Do you recognise anybody?