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River Rescue by Band Member

April 18, 2018

A dramatic river rescue took place on Sunday 20th May 1923. The Auchinraith Silver Band, Blantyre had set off from Calder Street and had the luxury of travelling to Airdrie by motor bus that day. As they left Blantyre, heading down the Whistleberry Road towards Bothwell Bridge, the passengers heard screams coming from the […]

Playing in the New Year 1925

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December 31, 2015

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Hogmanay 1924 was a wild night, as it had been all day. When the bells were ringing the old year out and the New Year in, the elements were in a boisterous mood. It was not a night congenial to first footing and in consequence only a few hilarious spirited people were seen going […]