In October 1892, a Blantyre Parish Council meeting erupted into chaos when Mr. M. McKendrick contested the Chairman’s authority regarding a vacant auditorship application. The dispute escalated, leading to raised voices and members walking out, with McKendrick ultimately taking the Chairman’s chair, capturing a dramatic moment in local history.
The old newspaper from 30th June 1919, shared by my father-in-law, reflects on the Great War’s remembrance coinciding with today’s Remembrance Day. It features tributes to soldiers, valuable wartime facts, and expresses hope for societal change post-war, marking the peace agreement at Versailles and the shifting of national borders.
Today, Blantyre commemorates Remembrance Sunday with services at 3:00 PM at High Blantyre Cenotaph and Auchentibber War Memorial. Wreaths were arranged to honor local war victims, supporting a local business. Additional remembrance history posts will be shared later. The community unites in remembrance with a poignant reflection on loss.
Street lighting is often overlooked today, but in the 1890s, residents of Lanarkshire’s towns and villages actively sought improvements. They voiced persistent demands for enhanced street illumination, highlighting a historical appreciation for this essential public service and the ongoing need for better lighting in their communities.
In October 1892, the Blantyre Bowling Club held an annual gathering at the Masonic Hall, featuring music, speeches, and a fine supper for about fifty gentlemen. Mr. McNish led the event, which marked the club’s improved financial condition. Various prizes were awarded, showcasing community engagement and camaraderie.
Back now to a favourite subject of mine, the Parish Churchyard at Kirkton. I’ve been looking into events which caused a controversy way back in 1892. Back in that decade was a time before Douglas Street had been named. (Neil Douglas, the colliery cashier at Dixon’s was likely the man who gave his name to Douglas […]
Here on Blantyre Project, both myself and readers are often quick to point out what’s been lost in recent decades in Stonefield Public Park. Some of the play equipment, the loss of the boating pond, where are the flowers? We often reflect on the beauty of the park, ,….back in the day! Maybe however, it’s […]