A cosy scene from 1905. This previously unpublished photo was taken by my 2nd Great Grand Uncle, David Ritchie and forwarded on to me from Alex Bowie, with thanks. Pictured is Crossbasket House, with their coal fires on to heat the building. The picture is intriguing to me, as it depicts habitation in all parts […]
Most people are aware of the old Mills at Low Blantyre, located in and around “the village”. During the late 1700’s the Mill owners erected stone gates within the tollhouses either side of Station Road at the corners of Rosebank Avenue and Knightswood Terrace. The gates used to close to the mill workers around 10pm […]