A final local anecdote from 1898, some 125 years ago. The commanding military officer of a Lanarkshire Yeomanry regiment was congratulating the troop on their appearance at a 2 day charitable event. Both temporary volunteers and the regular army stood side by side as the officer viewed the troop as a whole on the first […]
Going back 39 years to the gala day in Stonefield Public Park , in July 1980. First up are the youngsters of Blantyre Community Centre Coffee Bar who had their own float full of animals and weird characters. also pictured are some local boys, interested in the Army’s stall. Do you know anybody picture, or […]
On 9th March 2015, I had an interesting and enjoyable conversation with somebody who used to teach me Physics at School, some 30 years ago! I listened, but this time absolutely with interest and intent on being educated. The call was from Mrs. Glen, who lives currently at Blantyre Cottage Hospital on Bardykes Road and […]
Dating from January 1946, this certificate belonged to my grandfather , John Duncan. It is his leave certificate, releasing him from Army service. The certificate described his military conduct as “Exemplary”. His testimonial states, “Of excellent character, sound, reliable, trustworthy and way loyal worker with keen sense of duty. Quiet disposition with dry sense of […]
HOUSES ROCKED BY BLAST Children hurt in Army Exercise A motor car roof was smashed, windows and doors were blown out, and two small children were cut by flying glass when the soldiers of the soldiers of the Territorial Army blew up a 40ft. high washing plant at Dixon’s Colliery, High Blantyre, Lanarkshire, on Sunday […]