Pictured around 1920 is the High Blantyre War Memorial commemorating those who were killed during World War One. The memorial, in the shape of a cross, is decorated with wreaths and union flags. The dates ‘1914’ and ‘1918’ are just visible as is the tribute ‘OUR GLORIOUS DEAD’. The former memorial was situated at the […]
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High Blantyre Monkey Puzzle Tree
Blantyre Project reader Margaret Wilson contacted me recently to say “The large tree (my cousins call it a monkey puzzle tree) at the front of High Blantyre Cemetery was once planted by my Grannies grave, it was her favourite tree. Guess my Grandad didn’t realize just how big it would grow.” The tree certainly has […]