With thanks to Bill Stewart who messaged, “This is the 1967. The Livies football team. I can remember every single person in the photo. That’s me in the middle bottom row, Billy Stewart. We had a great team that year. I remember hammering St Joseph’s team 5-O at home😀. I’m sure the photo will bring […]
Caroline Hay posted a photo of the St. Blanes football team from 1962, highlighting her father, Hugh Cunningham, who is front center. She mentioned that the head teacher was an Airdrie fan, which influenced their uniforms. She invites others to recognize anyone else in the picture.
Lena Elliott shared two photos taken by her dad in June 1971, showcasing the construction of the SSHA house on Glenfruin Road. There are few images of the Scottish Special Housing Association estate’s development on the Blantyre Project, and she seeks information about the specific streets depicted in the photos.
The High Blantyre Parish Church Halls, opened in the 1890s, included a community reading library. Community dissatisfaction arose over entry fees for the reading rooms. A suggestion was made in 1893 to separate fees for library and reading room access. Eventually, Blantyre established a public library with free book access.
In 1893, David Thomson, a Blantyre draper, advertised in the Hamilton Herald, showcasing his diverse offerings. He highlighted a wide range of dresses, millinery, and general drapery goods, emphasizing competitive prices and tailored services. Thomson, also an agent for Cooper’s Famous tea, likely operated from Glasgow Road.
The post reflects on a vintage photo shared by Gordon Cook, likely from the 1960s, showcasing tenements on Main Street, gardens, and former public toilets. It mentions the Parish Council Chambers and petrol pumps at Broompark Road. The author invites readers to reminisce about High Blantyre during that time.
J Spoul’s Boot & Warehouse, a Blantyre business over 130 years old, was located at The Cross and known for made-to-measure boots and shoe repairs. An 1893 advert thanked patrons for their support and promoted a half-yearly sale, emphasizing quality products sourced from top manufacturers in England and Scotland.