Looking for a great Summer read about local history? Written during the covid pandemic, “Blantyre Project – A Journey in Time Volume 5” is the fifth standalone book in this popular series. Absolutely crammed with interesting, new Blantyre stories, 146 images over a whopping 231 pages. The stories are told in an informative, yet interesting […]
Some exciting news tonight! Blantyre Project has launched its 11th history book about Blantyre! A remote launch online tonight, “The Story of the National Memorial to David Livingstone” is the first of several small affordable books to be launched in the remainder of 2021. This publication charts the remarkable, detailed story of how Blantyre slum […]
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 […]