Shared here from 1963 or 64 is a photo taken in Bothwell. I believe this is the Anniversary of the Battle of Bothwell Bridge, which would mean this is 22nd June. In the field adjacent to Bothwell Bridge, this is another nice shot, taken in Kodachrome. Alistair Hastings who shared the picture told me, “Of […]
Betty McLean recently sent me this photo from her home in Canada. She told me, “Hi Paul, This is a photo of the 25 wedding anniversary of my aunt and uncle John Morrison and Helen McGill, taken I think in the school hall at the foot of Victoria St in 1947. I am leaning on the […]
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 […]