On Friday 29th November 1929, the employees of the Blantyre Engineering Company Ltd, held their annual dance in the Masonic Hall on Glasgow Road. Employees were permitted to bring along a partner and judging by the happy faces and attendance, it looks like it was a great night! Styles were changing. The straight, short bobbed […]
A lady (who wishes to remain anonymous), shared these lovely 1930s an 1940s note and autograph books. They belonged to her grandmother, who kept them to collect messages from her Blantyre friends. Containing messages of friendship and good advice, I’m sure these would have been well looked after and treasured. Perhaps there’s a lot to […]
This weeks heritage video explores Blantyre during the 1930’s. The decade before war, sweeping changes to homes and living conditons. Slum clearances were underway and Blantyre had many new homes. Mining was still a way of life for many men and boys, but recreation, laying out parks in High and Low Blantyre saw enjoyng outdoors […]
Jim Cochrane shared this photo adding, “My Dads Uncle Alan had a shop and had a mobile delivery van/shop that he went round the area with. I think it’s a 1930’s Morris Commercial Van. The young girl at the wheel could be my Dads cousin.” Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by […]
During January 1934, a neighbours dispute in High Blantyre escalated to ridiculous proportions. Mr Alexander Gillespie of 3 Welsh Drive, Blantyre ended up in court, accused of harassing his neighbour also called Gillespie, using the most ingenious and incredible method. For whatever reason, the two men had grudges against the other. They decided to […]