How fantastic to see all the conifers now removed from the Dixon’s Memorial Obelisk in High Blantyre Cemetery AND new entrance, grass, chips and cordoned off area re-installed as it once was! The memorial now having a commanding view over to the common ground (the green space at the back right) where many of those […]
Another photo from the early 1990s. Can you remember Swiss Cottages, on Priestfield Street? I hope to write about these little cottages sometime next year as part of a more detailed look at High Blantyre. Meantime, what can you tell me about them?
Imagine been given and owning this particular pass! It’s an admission of entry to the funeral of Dr David Livingstone, our town’s famous explorer. To sit in the church and listen to the accomplishments and obituary of this famous man, must have moved any visitor. With thanks to Alex Rochead for sharing.
Most of you may know that as well as exploring Blantyre’s rich heritage and history, for the last 8 years, I’ve also reported on daily news as it happens. Contemporary news about Blantyre, if you like…. via a sister website, Blantyre Telegraph. Well, as part of an overhaul of Blantyre Project and Blantyre telegraph rebranding, […]
School photo next from 1967. This was shared by James B Brown from Calderside. Pictured is his class 1B at Calder Street Secondary School. I’ve zoomed in a little to let you all pick out anybody you may know!
A photo from the late 1990’s. Who remembers Finbarrs’s Pub on Broompark Road? Formerly the Manhatten, and later Carrigans, this building was never anything impressive to look at outside, but did provide good entertainment and a place to enjoy company of friends, for many, many people.
How amazing to think these photos are now 102 years old! These wounded soldiers, recovering from WW1 battles, stand on Glasgow Road outside the Dookit Cinema, awaiting to go in. Some stand supported by walking sticks, others even manage a smile for the camera. The man on the left with his hand in pockets […]
Archie Simm was recently visiting China and in September shared these wonderful photos with me. Archie told me, “There was a surprising interest in your book last night (volume 2) mainly because of the David Livingstone section. Two guys in particular (Mr. Rong and Mr. Wu) ex of Keystone Valves in China wanted the book […]
 | Lindsay Paterson on Glasgow Road, 1925 |
 | Eric Flack on Soldiers at the Dookit, 1916 |
 | Archie simm on The Houldsworth Watch |
