Gordon Cook recently shared a couple of wonderful photos of Kirkton Public Park at High Blantyre , are detailed enough to zoom in. Pictured in colour from near the School Lane entrance, this photo looks over to Broompark Avenue and Broompark Road. Taken in the late 1960’s, the path on the left led down to […]
I’ve recommenced making some great little videos showcasing Blantyre through the decades. Adding to the collection of over a dozen already made, this is a brand new one today! Exploring Blantyre in the 1960s. Music is by local 60’s band, The Livingstones. Thanks to everybody who has sent in photos which feature. I know how […]
Today’s Cine film takes you to playing at High Blantyre Park. Filmed in the 1960’s and shown here courtesy of Sanny McVicar, you can see the play equipment with the houses at Broompark Avenue and Broompark Road in the background. Coincidentally, one of the homes being that of members of my own family. Can you […]
Lets go back to the 1960’s now, with further cine film of Blantyre from Sanny McVicar. Blantyre Project paid for the reel to be transferred on to electronic format. A nostalgic look at playing in the streets, old prams, weans and a look at some of Blantyre’s pigeon coops. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. […]