I’m sure this will bring back a lot of memories of school for Blantyre residents. The Blantyre High School former badge. It adorned all the burgundy blazers in the 1970s and beyond. Did you know the emblum had BHS across the front for “Blantyre High School”. Then there were 2 buildings, representing the Priory and […]
Amanda Simpson posted a 1991 photo from David Livingstone Memorial Primary School, noting that the children in the image will soon be around 40 years old. She invites others to identify anyone they recognize from the picture.
Kathleen Flynn shared a photo of St Joseph’s Primary School in Blantyre, likely from the early 90s. She hopes individuals in the image can identify themselves and help confirm the year. Additionally, she inquires about the teacher and encourages people to recognize anyone they know.
Catherine Thomson shared a photo from 1975 or 1976 of High Blantyre Primary School’s former Annexe on Hunthill Road. The children in the image would now be in their late 50s. The post invites readers to recognize anyone from the photograph.
In January 1892, the Hamilton Herald reported significant improvements at Stonefield School, enhancing student comfort. Updates included a modernized cooking room, better lighting, improved ventilation, and additional coat hooks. These changes, along with future proposed additions, aim to make the school one of the best in the county under its capable headmaster and staff.
In December 1892, Blantyre Schools closed for nearly five weeks due to a severe epidemic of infectious diseases affecting around 30% of pupils. An emergency School Board meeting determined this necessary action to contain the outbreak. Discussions about teacher involvement in charitable work were rejected, highlighting the significant impact on students and parents.
Neill Reid shared this photo adding, “Hi, I got this photo from my Dad’s belongings. He was Hugh Reid and is in the front row on the right. I don’t have a date for it, but judging by Dad’s age I would say it was somewhere around 1948-52.” Do you recognise anybody? Is this Calder […]