As many people know by now, I often take visitors to Blantyre around various places, usually connected with their ancestry. I love doing this, showing them where grandparents, or great grandparents used to live, work and in some cases able to show the lairs where those ancestors are buried. Usually on a Saturday or Sunday, […]
This is an outing to David Livingstone Memorial in 1965 (possibly 1966). The trip was organised by the ladies at Blantyre Old Parish Church. At a time before the construction of the Africa Pavilion, the names are known: Mrs J McLeod, Miss J Dickson, Mrs Swinburne, Mrs J Cameron, Mrs M Mackie, Mrs M […]
This photo was taken at Blantyre Old Parish Church Halls in April 1940. Pictured is the former Recreational Club. Can anybody tell me more about the club and what they got up to? It may be a long shot to recognise any relatives. Membership looks to be both adults and children. Some men are […]