In 1892, Hackney horses gained popularity in Scotland, particularly for harness events. Mr. Wardrop Moore, a horse enthusiast from Greenhall House, purchased an exquisite Hackney mare from Mr. James Johnston, noted for her style and quality. She became a valuable addition to his collection, celebrated by reporters for her beauty.
John Queen shared a photograph from the 1940s, captioned “Family gathering at the Livingstone Memorial, Blantyre Scotland, to celebrate Granny Fraser’s 70th Birthday.” He indicated that the picture was likely taken in 1949, featuring his gran, his mother, her younger brother, and three siblings, including Margaret Dunn.
The last week in June 1892, was hot and as was the custom in those days, many people took to swimming or going for a dip in nearby streams and rivers around Blantyre. I’ve recounted the dangers people faced doing this many times on Blantyre Project and sadly, many dozens of people have lost their […]
In June 1892, Colonel Harington Stuart, the Unionist candidate for mid Lanark, campaigned in Blantyre, addressing crowds at various meetings. He advocated for an eight-hour workday for miners, opposed Home Rule, and supported local options on liquor regulations. His speeches were well-received, earning him unanimous support.
Imagine we can take an actual photo of somebody in Blantyre from the 1890’s and transform it into a short video. Well, here in 2026, that’s now possible. This is Mary Ann Ritchie, the wife of photographer, David Ritchie. The couple, back in 1895 lived at School Lane in High Blantyre having moved from Strathaven. […]
The post expresses gratitude to reader Gerry Kelly for sharing a photo of the Blantyre crew in Brae, Ireland. Gerry identifies his father, Jim Kelly, on the right side of the image and invites others to recognize anyone else in the photograph.
In July 1892, a Blantyre resident criticized the Blantyre Independent Co-Operative Society’s committee for constructing a boundary fence themselves instead of hiring local fencers. The complainant argued this decision unfairly deprived local workers of income and suggested that members should address the issue at the next general meeting to challenge the committee’s authority.