The photo, taken by Blantyre Photographer David Ritchie, features unknown individuals. AI software was used to animate the image briefly. The author seeks prominent violinists from Blantyre between 1905 and 1910 and has potential candidates but refrains from naming them to avoid speculation.
So, I have an old black and white photo of local woman Minnie Ritchie, which was taken in 1910. Shared to me by Alex Bowie, it’s a photo I like. Not just because it’s unusually happy with a rare smile for the era, but it exudes charm, warmth and of course she’s a Blantyre woman! […]
In December 1892, a cold snap prompted locals in Lanarkshire to engage in curling, though results were mixed. Hamilton teams, led by Colonel J. C. Forrest and Major Aikman, competed against Blantyre teams, achieving notable victories. Meanwhile, leading curlers excelled in a national contest at Carsebreck, ultimately winning the title.
George Park shares a nostalgic photo of his grand-dad Bob Forrest with his horse, Hector, at a watering point in Ferniegair, Hamilton during the mid-1920s. Bob expertly held a shovel under the tap for Hector to drink, a moment captured by a passing photographer who turned it into a postcard.
Alan Scullion reached out about inherited photos from his late relatives, including one of a man named John Barr, possibly linked to Blantyre. Scullion explored connections via William McClelland’s family but couldn’t find a relative. He seeks help from the public to identify Barr, with potential links to the area around WW2.
Sad news tonight as we learn of the passing of local man John Fallon. It seems only fitting we write something about his life. John was born in Halfway on 16 August 1940. He is a Scottish former professional footballer and member of the Celtic squad that won the European Cup in 1967, which came to […]
The photo shared by MaryRose McGranaghan, taken in 1932, features her father in front. It doesn’t resemble a school photo, showing boys in overalls and some with baskets. The children exhibit a range of circumstances, with visible hardship for some and more polished appearances for others. Identification of the location or purpose is sought.