End of Auchinraith School
Blantyre organisations were shocked in the first week of November 1979, to learn that the derelict building formerly the Auchinraith Primary School at the corner of Craig Street and […]
Category Archives: Blantyre Schools
Mrs Monk Retires, 2018
Now here’s a teacher who deserves a special mention! A special assembly and afternoon tea were held for a much-loved nursery teacher who retired after 42 years in David Livingstone […]
1979 Edwin Bonnar Retires
In March 1979, a familiar face retired from St Joseph’s Primary School, Blantyre. Mr Edwin Bonnar decided it was time to retire after 43 years in the teaching profession. […]
1979 Auchinraith Primary Netball Team
In February 1979, the youngsters of Auchinraith Primary School won an Inter School Netball competition held in Blantyre High School. The final was between Auchinraith Primary and St Blanes, with […]
1958 Calder Street Secondary
This great photo is from 1958, featuring Blantyre lads and lassies at Calder Street Secondary School. These children would have likely been born during the Second World War, meaning […]
1966/67 Calder Street Secondary
Do you recognise anybody in this Calder Street Secondary School photo from 1966/1967? With thanks to Jim Cochrane for this better copy.
1974/75 High Blantyre Primary
Thank you to Jim Cochrane for sharing this photo of High Blantyre Primary on Broompark Road. Do you recognise anybody? Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by […]
St Josephs Primary School 1930
David McAleenan shared this school photo adding, “My grandfather is 4 rows back 4 in from the left – Patrick McAleenan. We reckon this could be around 1930” Likely St Joseph’s […]
Blantyre Nursery Centre (St Josephs)
Quick Question. I’m stuck. Where was ‘Blantyre Nursery Centre’ on Glasgow Road. It was ‘formed in 1977 and renovated again in 1979 with an upper floor including tea bar and […]