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I was a little sorry to recently see the old tree in the middle of the David Livingstone Playing Grounds had been felled. This must have happened in March or April 2022 and its willow-like appearance could be seen in many photographs over the decades. However, the tree was isolated, alone in the middle of […]
On 14th February 1907, Mr. John Dunlop wrote into the Hamilton Advertiser with a letter which contained not just complaint but lots of suggestions and foresight. John lived in Douglas Street in High Blantyre and was particularly concerned about the lack of facilities in Blantyre as a whole. I’ve recorded his interesting letter below, shown […]
One final photo of Kirkton Park at High Blantyre. Again from 1953, almost 70 years ago. The wee girl pictured with dark hair in the foreground, most likely a WW2 baby, will now be around 80 years old. This scene is again from the School Lane entrance to the park and looks over to the […]
In this wonderful, previously unseen photo is Kirkton Park at High Blantyre. Taken almost 70 years ago in 1953, this scene has changed somewhat, so a little context is needed. The vantage point where the photographer stands is at the School Lane entrance to the park, right next to my current home. The picture looks […]
Another great photo of Kirkton Park from around 1969 or so. This time, looking across to Broompark Road. You can see the playpark on the left, the former toilet block and to the right hand side the former Playing fields, where so many different football teams have played over the years. Once again, the noticeable […]
Gordon Cook recently shared a couple of wonderful photos of Kirkton Public Park at High Blantyre , are detailed enough to zoom in. Pictured in colour from near the School Lane entrance, this photo looks over to Broompark Avenue and Broompark Road. Taken in the late 1960’s, the path on the left led down to […]
This postcard is one of a series of four, which were taken around the late 1950’s or early 1960s. In the days before drones, this clever aerial photo captures the beauty of the David Livingstone Centre and grounds, set against the scenic backdrop of the River Clyde and nearby weir. To the left the remnants […]