On Saturday 4th April, 1903, the schoolhouse at Auchentibber reopened to pupils. It had supposed to be open on Thursday 2nd April but the ceremony was delayed for a couple of days. Prior to this, the former Roman Catholic School had been closed for a time. Bought jointly by Hamilton Parish and Blantyre School Boards […]
I took these photos early on Remembrance morning, earlier this month. This is the perimeter fence at Auchentibber War Memorial, just off Parkneuk Road. In recent years, the young conifers have sprouted somewhat, now higher than the small fence, and whilst everything looks nice and tidy just now, it made me wonder what this area […]
It was a cold, dark night on Friday 22nd October 1909. Like many menfolk, miner, David Stewart had been out at a public house spending some of his wages on drink. However, David would be worse for wear by closing time and his subsequent actions would have consequences. David returned to his home in Auchintibber, […]
During an Auchentibber Garden Party in June 1910, reporters interviewed Inn and Quoiting Grounds owner, Mr. J.B.H Struthers. Today, continued on from yesterday, his interview continues with an explanation of the measures initially taken to form the beautiful former Italian Gardens. “My first step was to gather together a number of the men to whom […]
A large and representative company of ladies and gentlemen availed themselves on the evening of Wednesday 22nd June 1910 to the invitations issued by the hon. president, Mr J. B. H. Struthers, and members of the Auchintibber Quoiting Club to spend an evening with them within the precincts of their incomparably artistic grounds at the […]
This photo, I believe is High Blantyre School, perhaps in the 1940s. The photo was amongst the photos belonging to Janice Rodgers who shared this one here. Knowing her father was born in 1927 and went first to Auchentibber School, its known many pupils then would go on to High Blantyre or Auchinraith Schools. Unfortunately, […]
In early 1914, work began at the Auchentibber Quoiting Green to enhance the grounds. Little did all the workers know that War was around the corner. The intention was to build a pavilion to be used as a tea room. The Scottish Referee Newspaper in June 1914 said the following : “A Beauty Spot – […]