Blantyre Police reported the death of Blantyre man, Peter Colligan (aged 20) on Thursday 13th August 1925. Born in 1905, Peter lived at 3 Calder Street, Blantyre and on that tragic day, he got a quick lift to work, on a heavy motor lorry. When jumping off at the head of Station Road he fell […]
Hunthill Road
This may have been taken in the 1970s early 1980s. It’s Hunthill Road looking towards Bardykes Road. A few changes have taken place here with many of the houses especially on the left having been renovated since. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our […]
Auchentibber Gardens
Continuing our look at new ‘old photos’. This time Auchentibber formal Gardens, from the 1910’s around the former Quoiting Green. White, picket fences around the sports ground, the tearoom and inn at the background. This was a popular place for sports for miners after their work and a nice place for any family to visit. […]
Inside Church Steeple
A rather rare and unusual photo of the inside of High Blantyre Old Parish Church steeple! Through kind and generous funding from the people of Blantyre, congregation and businesses, the steeple was made safe in 2013 and restored to its former glory. Indeed, the amount raised exceeded the cost of the repairs with enough […]
The Stolen Purse
Isabella Stillie or Weir, the middle-aged wife of a pensioner, residing at Hamilton Road, Cambuslang, was before the Hamilton J.P. Court in October 1925 charged with having in July stolen a purse containing 8s and co-operative checks from the house of Mrs Chambers at Main Street, High Blantyre. A plea of guilty was tendered, and […]
Old Parish Church Lantern
This is one of the three large glass and copper lanterns that were suspended from the high ceiling in Blantyre Old Parish Church at High Blantyre. They were suspended by chains and made for the opening in 1863. The chains allowed the lanterns to be lowered to be lit and extinguished. Picture Courtesy: Blantyre Old […]
Thank you Miners Welfare
With thanks to Blantyre Miners Welfare for paying part of my small claim for goods lost in the fire last year. That was very kind and a nice surprise. (I made sure deliberately I was behind in applying for anything knowing there are FAR more important businesses who come first.) The books, banners and stands […]