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Glasgow Subway Construction, 1892

In March 1892, during Glasgow Subway construction, workers unearthed a large underground cavity containing a fossilized canoe, indicating its connection to an ancient floodplain by the River Kelvin. The site also revealed encrinities, intriguing geologists, as these fossils were previously…
James Kelly 1865 – 1932

James Kelly (1865-1932) was a prominent Scottish footballer, renowned as Celtic's first captain and pivotal in establishing the club's legacy. He played for Renton and Scotland, winning the Scottish Cup multiple times. Post-retirement, he became a Celtic director, with his…
Exploring Bothwell Castle on the Clyde: Thomas Allom’s Illustrations

An intriguing post on the Lost Houses of the Clyde Valley page features an illustration of Bothwell Castle created by architect and illustrator Thomas Allom. The engravings are part of the Lost Houses collection, highlighting Allom's contributions to architecture and…
The Art of Violin Making, 1892

In April 1892, a pamphlet titled "The Art of Violin Making" was published in High Blantyre by local violin enthusiast Walter Watt. It detailed the technical aspects of violin construction and was promoted in local newspapers. At the same time,…
Lanarkshire Evening Guide, 1892

In April 1892, the "Lanarkshire Evening Guide" was launched in Hamilton and distributed to Blantyre, marking a new addition to the local press. However, it was among several short-lived evening papers in late 19th century Scotland, unable to compete with…
The Abandoned Railway Station Plans in Blantyre

In April 1892, the Hamilton Herald newspaper told of new plans in Blantyre for a brand new railway station to be laid out. A third railway station for Blantyre, situated to the north of High Blantyre Station was to be…
The Falls of Clyde – Powering Scotland’s Industrial Future

Long before hydro-electric dams and modern industry, the Falls of Clyde at New Lanark helped power one of Scotland’s most important industrial communities. In the late 1700s, the fast-flowing river drove the great cotton mills that transformed New Lanark into…
The Battle of Bothwell Brig – Covenanters Defeated on the Clyde

On 22 June 1679, the fields beside Bothwell Bridge became the scene of one of Scotland’s most important religious battles. Thousands of Covenanters gathered to resist royal control over the Scottish Church—but they were poorly organised and divided in leadership.…
New Station Road, 1892

In April 1892, surveyors began measuring for a new road in Blantyre, named New Station Road, to connect Blantyre Station to Glasgow Road. This road, aimed at easing pedestrian travel in a growing area, was renamed John Street following John…
Rowdy Conduct against Church Goers, 1892

A letter sent into the Hamilton Advertiser in May 1892. “Sir,— Tired of reading on Sunday afternoon last, I, at the advice of my landlady, prepared to go to worship. On the way, a ludicrous scene almost made me forget…
Hackneys in Scotland, 1892

In 1892, Hackney horses gained popularity in Scotland, particularly for harness events. Mr. Wardrop Moore, a horse enthusiast from Greenhall House, purchased an exquisite Hackney mare from Mr. James Johnston, noted for her style and quality. She became a valuable…
Help Yourself, 1892

In May 1892, Blantyre miner John D stole rum from Blakely's Pub, causing a disturbance when confronted by the barman. Following his unruly behavior, authorities were called. In court, he received a 10-day jail sentence for this repeated offense. The…

From the book, “Blantyre Glasgow Road South – The Real Story” by Paul Veverka (c) 2017 Anderson’s Buildings Situated between Henderson’s Building and the United Free Church (Burleigh Church) was the former Anderson’s Buildings. The 2 storey tenements were constructed between 1902 and 1904 by Thomas Anderson, a bicycle maker. The property was […]

Blantyre Markets

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November 3, 2017

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Markets – During 1599, the weekly Blantyre market was fixed to take place on a Thursday and an annual fair was to be granted on 14th October “for buying and selling of flesh, fish, oxen, sheep, meal, peas, corn, barley, linen and woollen cloth skins and all other goods, victual and merchandise.” This would serve […]

1978 Tom Blair at Glen Travel

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November 3, 2017

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Mr Tom Blair was certainly a “weel kent” face at Blantyre’s Glen Travel during the 1970’s. He is pictured here with Mr Mick McDonagh of Aer Lingus. The pair were on their way to New York for a working weekend holiday. Mr Blair was there in the capacity to judge how Aer Lingus treated passengers. […]

1978 George Green Retires

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November 3, 2017

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In November 1978, Mr George Green the chairman of David Livingstone Centre Trust retired. He’s pictured here second from the right being handed a record of his service, which not only congratulated him on retiring, but also celebrated an astonishing 25 years on the Trust committee. (1953-1978) New chairman Fred McDermid handed over the plaque […]

One Million Hits!

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November 2, 2017

Blantyre News

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Pouring a little dram this evening to celebrate Blantyre Project website receiving its ONE MILLIONTH visitor! That’s an incredible statistic for such a small place like Blantyre and is testimony to the many thousands of kind people all around the world who visit the site each day. According to demographics, 55% of our visitors are […]

JR Reid Printers, Blantyre

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November 2, 2017

Blantyre Business, Blantyre Glasgow Road

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From the illustrated social history book…research paid for & compiled by Paul Veverka “Blantyre – Glasgow Road, The Real Story” by Paul Veverka (c) 2016 – 2018. JR Reid Printers J.R.Reid Printers was a former printing business based on Glasgow Road. Starting as an apprentice Compositor (typesetter) with the Hamilton Advertiser in 1964, John […]

Gavin Watson Printers

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November 2, 2017

Blantyre Buildings, Blantyre Glasgow Road

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From the illustrated social history book…research paid for & compiled by Paul Veverka “Blantyre – Glasgow Road, The Real Story” by Paul Veverka (c) 2016 – 2018. Gavin Watson Printers Having moved to Blantyre in post Millennium years, Gavin Watson Printers is based in the former JR Reid’s Printing building on Glasgow Road […]

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