I recently had the pleasure of corresponding back and forth with Rob Gordon, the brother of late Blantyre historian, Neil Gordon. Rob had very kindly contacted me to offer some of his photographs to add to the Blantyre Project archives, including a few of his own which appeared in Neil’s excellent A-Z book, “Blantyre: A […]
I noticed the other day that plans are underway to turn Lesmahagow Police Station into houses. However, what perked my interest was the photo of that police station, which reminded me at once of the former Police Station at High Blantyre. When putting photos of them both beside each other for comparison, clearly the buildings […]
Another two photos of Main Street, a century apart. The older black and white 1920’s photo compares to the modern colour photo of the 2020’s. I wonder what residents of Blantyre would have made of the modern era?! The profile of the road and pavements hasn’t changed too much, apart from being slightly raised. The […]
Blantyre Project has lost a friend and Blantyre itself, lost a true gent. Very sad news last night as we heard of the passing of well known Blantyre man, John Dunsmore. I’ll miss all his interesting comments and snippets of local information. I’ve learned a lot on this page from Wee Yanni over the years. […]
Two photos taken exactly 100 years apart at the same location. This is Main Street at High Blantyre and the difference between each demonstrates that it wasn’t just Glasgow Road which has changed since last Century. The vantage point is the same, just outside the Cornerstone Pub looking eastwards along the north side of Main […]
I know you’ve all been missing new articles whilst I’ve been recovering. I’m doing well and feeling better and though not 100%, I’ve had a good break and well enough to return to Blantyre Project. So….the countdown is on. Daily articles will resume here again, scheduled in advance from Wednesday 22nd March in just 2 […]
Update as of 11.03.23 – I’m thankfully starting to feel much better with my hospital operation pain now only at my wound. However, I’m still black and blue, stitched and a little sore needing a little more time. I’m back at work again and slowly but surely looking at scheduling new articles here again. I […]
