David Brainard Baxter intended on building a “modern” bungalow on his 4.9 acres, east of Crossbasket and commenced work on that construction project in early 1978. Standard security of a further £18,550 was put up by Leeds and Holbeck Building Society, to fund David’s build. The bungalow was complete by late Spring 1980. 1980 – On […]
Going back 100 years with this photo of the General’s Bridge on Stoneymeadow Road, High Blantyre. Not quite as impressive as the Gothic arch below but a charming photo nonetheless. It was colourised to make a postcard at the time. The bridge spans the Rotten Calder River with Crossbasket Estate on the right hand side. […]
These pictures are from 1985. They show the Whitehill to Blantyre corridor at the railway and also at Whistleberry Road. The A725 still looks new, this scene at the verges now very overgrown with woodland. Do you recognise the small track? I’m stuck with that photo. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for […]
These photos are from 34 years ago. Taken in 1985, they show the former bing near the current Priory Playing Fields ahead of levelling works. Do you remember the fields off Blantyreferme Road looking like this? Photos Courtesy: G Hay
With some of the heritage at risk in the Calderwood Glen area in recent months, it’s important as ever to be aware of what was once there. Pictured here in the early 20th Century is the Oval Pool fountain at Calderwood Glen. The pool was on the Blantyre side of the gorge (down the hill […]
Here’s 2 photos from 1985 showing a relatively new expressway bridge going over Glasgow Road. This is Glasgow Road at the Whistleberry Roundabout at Springwells. What’s really noticeable is the lack of vegetation by comparison to today. Trees have sprung up either side of the Expressway and sliproads, almost completely masking the road. This is […]
Need a little help with this photo. It’s from the mid 1980’s, so nearly 35 years ago. Clearly the railway is visible and seeing Dechmont Hill in the background means its photographed looking westwards. Workshop or factory in the middle, houses on the right. I suspect this the corridor linking Blantyre to Burnbank. Can you […]
Winter 1987. Particularly bad for snow. Cars had to be dug out the East Kilbride Expressway. Here, the AA battles to keep things moving. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our visitors said: Jamie Simpson A was out delivering milk that day the only one.Nicola Bence I remember this. […]