On June 11, 1892, Blantyre Parish Church Choir members enjoyed their annual picnic at Millport. After traveling by train and steamer, they had breakfast at Crawford’s Restaurant, followed by dancing and games at Artillery Hall. The group explored the island, dined again, and returned home satisfied after a successful outing.
Moria Lees donated a collection of pre-WW1 postcards that highlight the significance of communication before modern technology. These colorful cards, exchanged mainly among the Miller family, depict everyday life and relationships. Their friendly messages, primarily travel greetings, ceased abruptly in the summer of 1914, reflecting the coming turmoil of war.
I’ve been looking at some other Scottish history which I hope readers will also find interesting. Built in 1785 on the banks of the River Clyde, New Lanark became one of the most important industrial settlements in the world. Under the management of Robert Owen, the cotton mills didn’t just produce cloth—they pioneered workers’ rights. Children were educated instead of exploited, […]
In July 1892, Sproul’s, a boot and shoe warehouse in High Blantyre, offered footwear sales and cobbler services. Located possibly near School Lane or Hunthill Road, it operated during the construction of nearby Parish Church halls. Sproul’s also had a branch on Stonefield Road, highlighting its significance in the community.
As 2025 concludes, the author expresses gratitude for the support received on various platforms and reflects on the year’s achievements and challenges. Community talks resumed, Facebook engagement grew, and book sales contributed to local causes. For 2026, plans include completing a novel and continuing daily articles, while managing health and time constraints. Happy New Year!
I’ve been playing around with AI again this week, in particular to take static images of old 1970s Blantyre and create a small video from them. This video, though only a few seconds, never actually happened, but is stitched together from a couple of 1977 photos of the bottom of Stonefield Road, at its junction […]
A little festive message from me, Paul Veverka (Admin of Blantyre Project). As I settle down to enjoy Christmas Eve, I’d like to say ‘Merry Christmas’ and thank you to the 17,000 people following this popular page who take the time to read and engage in Blantyre Project articles so avidly here each day. I hope you’re all […]