Pictured here in 1917 is Catherine McMillan Campbell (maiden name Borland). She is the grandmother of Etta Morrison who shared this photo, which I’ve managed to get colourised. Taken over 103 years ago this photo also has two of her 9 children. On her knee is baby Bobby. To her left is daughter Agnes (Nan) […]
Continuing a look at the remarkable collection of photos given to me recently. The photographer is Mr David Ritchie of High Blantyre who took many photos all over Blantyre between 1895 – 1920s. Many of them appear to have been turned into postcards. This is Auchentibber Gardens, at the edge of the Quoiting Green. Behind […]
These two photos are of Blantyre Vics. Playing from their Castle Park grounds at Forrest Street, the teams pictured are in 1992 and 1996. Amongst the 1992 team are Dougie Borland, Tommy MacDonald, Stevie McHugh and Harry McDade. The 1996 photo, (the one with the wee boy at front) includes Tommy Goodwin, Jim Allan, John Paul […]