Asquith and Dairies (ASDA) opened their massive supermarket store in Blantyre in October 1980 to divided reactions. The company had its origin even back to 1920’s as Associated Dairies. On one hand the boarded up premises along Glasgow Road had been demolished and a new, modern commercial hub had appeared in Low Blantyre. On the […]
Here’s a photo of Harpers Garage, which was on Glasgow Road (near where Clydeview Shopping Centre is.) Harpers Garage was at the bottom of Craig street, next to Watts the dentists on Glasgow Road. Orestees was just along a bit, nearer Victoria Street. Across the road was The Cosy Corner and Peter ice cream parlour The […]
This photo may bring back some memories. Pictured in 1978 is the bottom of Craig Street with Glasgow Road in the foreground. Where do I even start with this photo? Blantyre has changed SO much since then. To put this in context, the mini is parked on what was Central/Turners Buildings. The houses are all […]
Such a beautiful photograph. Pictured in 1932 is Glasgow Road. A quiet scene with very little traffic. The tramlines are gone and the new modern leveled may have prompted taking this photograph. Families go about the daily business, shopping along the right hand side at the buildings between Logan Street and Church Street, known as […]