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During these turbulent times, I find myself continuing to schedule daily history posts here at Blantyre Project, an aspect of my life for nearly a decade, that’s not changed. With so many people now at home and online, people need some normality and interesting articles to look forward to, now more than ever. I’ll be […]
Exciting news! I now have a confirmed book launch date for the next Blantyre Project book and THIS one is an absolute cracker! The first of several this year. “Blantyre People: Honouring Our Past” is an epic illustrated book exploring the lives of THOUSANDS of Blantyre people through the ages. It’s taken me NINE YEARS […]
I was honoured to be invited along as guest speaker last Thursday evening at the High Blantyre Ladies Guild. Over 30 women were my ‘captivated audience’ on Thursday 14 November at the June Stewart Centre as I screened “Blantyre – Through the Decades 1899 to 2009“. Showing cine and photographs of Blantyre History from each […]
Started Christmas Shopping? There’s no better quality Gift for friends and family, than giving them a Blantyre Project book! With NINE amazing books to choose from starting at just £4.99, there’s something for everybody. Be quick and take advantage of a -15% discount on ALL books this week as part of Black Friday price drops, […]
By the start of June 1979, the first ‘positive’ visible signs on site of the multi million pound venture between ASDA and Hamilton District Council was apparent. Phrases like “Blantyre bomb site”, “open crater” and “dereliction beyond belief” were to be a thing of the past, as contractors confirmed that almost all of the […]
As you may recall, Blantyre Project is working closely with the David Livingstone Trust regarding Blantyre Heritage, assisting with the Birthplace project, providing interesting exhibits and importantly, pursuing the preservation of Blantyre history in photo, film and words in a permanent manner. Although the grounds and museum have been closed for a few months, good […]
With so much going on personally in April, I’ve decided against a book launch in a local venue and just going to quietly launch my exciting new book, here now online. NOW available on Amazon and available to buy HERE on this page’s shop, “Blantyre Glasgow Road South” is a fantastic, definitive new book on […]
Just love this and it’s made my Easter weekend! Zimbabwe resident, Jim McSorley had a special birthday last week. It was his 60th and he spent it with family at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Jim, originally from Fernslea Avenue in Blantyre has spent time also in Dubai, but now lives in Africa. On 25th March 2018, […]
Blantyre Project is publishing THREE books in 2017. I’ve previously mentioned the transcribed version of “The Annals of Blantyre” out at the end of January, but here’s also a sneak preview of a book that I’m tremendously excited about. “The Squirrel’s Tale” by Paul Veverka is an autobiography of the first 2 decades of […]