What a fantastic photo this is from around 1905 or so. This is Blantyre Bowling Club, on their green, just off Stonefield Road. From my own collection this photo has never been seen online until now with both the original version and a colourised version for a touch of realism. The roofs of Dixons Rows […]
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Bowling Club Anecdote
In May 1907, workers were building a new Bowling Club pavilion at the green at Stonefield Road. This was to upgrade and improve upon the small, original brick clubhouse building (pictured) An amusing small anecdote exists apparently discussed between the workmen of the time. That month, one workman was heard to say “Yer sister’s awa […]
Juvenile Desperadoes
Hector
A faithful canine companion to Colliery Cashier, Neil Douglas was ‘Hector’, the dog pictured. Neil, who was an avoid bowler lived in Sydes Brae and according to one newspaper report, his dog was known to have gone with him everywhere, accompanying him on Bowling tournaments throughout the area. This man’s best friend showed considerable restraint […]
Blantyre Bowling Club, 1909
On the last Wednesday evening of September 1909, the members of the Blantyre Bowling Club closed their season, with the annual supper was held in the neat new green pavilion at their ground on Stonefield Road. Mr John Muir, president for 1909, occupied the chair, and in addition to representative attendance of the club members, […]
Blantyre Curling Club – Part 6
Continued from Part 5…. On 22nd February 1937, a Golden Jubilee celebration dinner was held for Blantyre Curling Club at the relatively new Miners Welfare Hall on Calder Street. It was reported that the Welfare had never been so profusely adorned and decorated. The members a decidedly male affair are pictured that evening in their […]
Blantyre Bowling Club
When Alex Bowie shared this great photo with Blantyre Project, he suggested it was Blackwood Bowling Club, as it was mixed in with photos of both Blantyre and Blackwood Bowling Clubs. However, I’d like to suggest this is actually Blantyre. Not only are some of the men recognised by me as Blantyre men from other […]