Max McInness discovered a mysterious worn metal object while metal detecting in Blantyreferme. Shaped like a shield, it may have been part of a badge or ornament, likely dating from the Victorian era to the early 20th century. Despite its age, faint engravings of a bird suggest hidden historical significance.
Max McInnes discovered a small, cast metal object while metal detecting at Blantyreferme. The piece, depicting a horse-drawn artillery cannon and featuring the motto “UBIQUE,” is believed to date from the late Victorian or early 20th Century. Its worn condition suggests it has been buried for over 100 years.
I’m sure this will bring back a lot of memories of school for Blantyre residents. The Blantyre High School former badge. It adorned all the burgundy blazers in the 1970s and beyond. Did you know the emblum had BHS across the front for “Blantyre High School”. Then there were 2 buildings, representing the Priory and […]
Pictured here on 2nd June 1953 outside the first row at Bairds Rows, near Craighead, is Coronation day. Local families having a real good outside party, celebrating the royal occasion, with a bonfire in full force. All the children in the Rows were awarded a badge of some sort – like a wee rosette which was […]