Exploring the 1950’s next in this series of videos through the decades. This was a time of great change for Blantyre. Improved welfare, abolishing rationing, greater choice, self service shops, building of many homes and schools and lots of pride in our parks. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on […]
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1950’s Main Street, High Blantyre
I’m guessing this brilliant photo was taken in the late 1950’s. Pictured, unusually for the time in colour is High Blantyre’s Main Street. The Baptist Church (the wee tin kirk) is pictured before the current building was constructed. I’ve not seen many photos of the 1950’s and 1960’s streets in Blantyre, so this one is […]