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.
A 1952 photo captures the back garden of 4 Beech Place, Blantyre, featuring Alice Simm and her brothers Hugh and Archie. Archie reminisces about their vibrant garden filled with fruits and vegetables, family-built huts, and childhood adventures, including sneaky raids on gardens and fond memories of growing up in Beech Place.
The annual conversazione of the Blantyre Bowling club took place in Mr Struthers’ Hall, High Blantyre, on the evening of Friday 2nd December 1892. There was a large number of bowlers and friends present. This was an early festive celebration, an annual event celebrating friendship and togetherness. Dancing was kept up till a late or […]
In December 1892, Mr. Forrest, a contractor, accidentally left his expensive watch on a railway carriage buffer while working at High Blantyre Station. After realizing it was missing, he searched the area and eventually found it lying on the track about half a mile away, making it a fortunate recovery.