Brown and Robertson was a painting business in High Blantyre during the 1890s, located at Gardiner Place on Main Street. They specialized in plain and decorative painting, gilding, and paperhanging, offering the latest Victorian patterns to customers. This note helps preserve their legacy for search engines.
In February 1892, the Hamilton Herald reported on graffiti at Hamilton Palace, describing an artist who adorned the wall with snow-based artwork. While the piece displayed impressive artistry, it was criticized for containing a few vulgar elements, which were minimal compared to the overall extent of the work.
In February 1892, Mr. McCaffrie, a spirit shop owner in Springwells, placed an advert in the Hamilton Herald seeking his lost fawn St Bernard dog, offering a reward for its return and warning against possession. This incident highlights the contrast between past and present methods of finding lost pets.
John Queen posted a 1962 photo depicting his mother, Williamina MacDonald, and grandfather outside High Blantyre Church on her wedding day to Felix Queen. He identified nearby landmarks, including a petrol station, a school, and a drinks factory, providing historical context about the area.
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 known only from Blantyre’s quarries, leading to significant media attention.
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 family maintaining ties to the club.
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 art during the 19th century. He was a founding member of RIBA.