Now here’s a charming, beautiful photo filled with nostalgia. Three children walk down the Pech Brae at the Calder past the former cottage. Not far from Niaroo. Taken in 1953, some 66 years ago, theres a closeness with each of them, perhaps siblings? It’s amazing what can be found in a photo with a little […]
This photo from Margaret Stewart’s family album shows 2 little Blantyre boys perhaps in the 1930’s or 40’s and sadly, the names are not known. With the cast iron radiators and swing doors, it looks like a public hall or school. It’s a longshot, but do you recognise the location? Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. […]
I’ve been zooming in on old photos again to see what I’d previously missed. Like these two wee boys walking past a house in Barnhill during the 1920’s, or immediately in front of them, on the top of the wall at the Pech Brae, seeing SO much graffiti, which surprised me. Initials and dates painted […]
How much things have changed in almost 100 years. This photo dates between mid 1925 – 1928 and predates the upgrade of Hunthill Road and Bardykes Road in 1929. Likely just a few years earlier, two wee boys sit out on the road at the kerbside, playing contently, knowing they would have PLENTY of time, […]
This remarkable photo dates from around 1910. Pictured is Shuttle Row, Low Blantyre. Former birthplace of David Livingstone and captured in this scene a full 18 years before the building was turned into a museum. I hope like myself, this is the first time you may have seen this rare photo. A group of boys […]