Pictured here in 2012 is Calderside Farm in Auchentibber. Located in Blantyre Parish, the farm sits high up on the fields just off Calderside Road and commands impressive views of both Blantyre and East Kilbride. In trying to find out when the farm was built, unfortunately Roys map of 1747 just ends at the field […]
These well turned out individuals in this photo are the family of Anderson men. The photo has been sent to us by Elizabeth Cardoo back in September 2013. Elizabeth writes “This is of my grampa , William Anderson (Wull) and his four sons, left to right, my dad Guy Anderson, Jim Anderson, Sanny Anderson Wull […]
On countless occasions when important events were taking place between 1901 and the 30s, the Auchinraith Band were in attendance. The Auchinraith Silver Band, to give it it’s full title was founded in 1901 with 16 learners. It proved very successful and quickly became established and well known in Blantyre. The band grew in size […]
A great photo from Elizabeth Cardoo (Anderson). Pictured are a well behaved group of children down at The Village Prefabs. Elizabeth told us she is at the bottom left corner. In the photograph are also kids from Anderson, Dolan, Devine,Payne,Finlay,Greenhorn families. Elizabeth went on to tell us, “there were so many kids in that street […]
This photo was provided by Elizabeth Cardoo (nee Anderson). Pictured in the 1950’s the scene is a Blantyre Gala Day, complete with bunting and excited smiles! Elizabeth told the Blantyre Project, “The photo is from Viewfield Terrace, down the Village, Blantyre”. Her mum is at Centre right with the crown. Around her are many Blantyre […]
The Blantyre Project is also about telling the uplifting stories from the town’s residents. Elizabeth Cardoo (nee Anderson) and Hamilton Advertiser gave us permission to use this story and images. Whilst Golden Anniversaries are more common these days, this snapshot from 1951 is certainly worth retelling especially as the complete history is available. I’m sure […]
After his arrival to Scotland and marriage to my mother, dad frequently took part in the Drama Group at the Anderson Church Hall, Stonefield Road. The building today is now the funeral home next to the Bowline Club. I often recall him playing the guitar or banjo, and indeed it’s one of my earliest memories. […]