The post reminisces about Blantyre’s vibrant nightlife, highlighting the joy of live music in local clubs filled with talented performers. It invites readers to share their memories of bands, singers, and entertaining nights, aiming to revive the cherished sounds and stories from Blantyre’s social scene.
Ari Bowman shared a photo of his family, reflecting on his late grandfather, Matthew Boyle, a renowned publican of Matt’s Bar in High Blantyre. Ari seeks information about Matthew, who passed away before his birth. He highlights his mother’s fond memories of him, following her recent passing in 2023.
A reader has been in touch asking, “I’m trying to find a living descendant of William Pollock who was a WW1 soldier. He had a brother John Pollock who married Sarah MCCALLUM and they had kids and those kids had kids and some are alive. I just can’t find out or contact them anywhere. There’s […]
John Queen posted a 1962 photo depicting his mother, Williamina MacDonald, and grandfather outside High Blantyre Church on her wedding day to Felix Queen. He identified nearby landmarks, including a petrol station, a school, and a drinks factory, providing historical context about the area.
James Kelly (1865-1932) was a prominent Scottish footballer, renowned as Celtic’s first captain and pivotal in establishing the club’s legacy. He played for Renton and Scotland, winning the Scottish Cup multiple times. Post-retirement, he became a Celtic director, with his family maintaining ties to the club.
In April 1892, a pamphlet titled “The Art of Violin Making” was published in High Blantyre by local violin enthusiast Walter Watt. It detailed the technical aspects of violin construction and was promoted in local newspapers. At the same time, photographer David Ritchie captured a photo of an unknown violinist, possibly Watt.
A letter sent into the Hamilton Advertiser in May 1892. “Sir,— Tired of reading on Sunday afternoon last, I, at the advice of my landlady, prepared to go to worship. On the way, a ludicrous scene almost made me forget my sacred errand. “ “On the Blantyre pavement, beside a richly-painted public-house, were nine boys […]