On September 23, 1892, Blantyre faced a mystery when a constable found an abandoned cart belonging to a baker near Craigknow Farm. The horse was discovered in a cornfield, damaging crops, while the driver remained missing. An empty cash bag added to the intrigue, sparking speculation in the town.
In December 1892, a forgetful Blantyre farmer accidentally left his waggon behind while taking hay to Uddingston. Upon arrival, he realized he had brought only his horse. Embarrassed, he rushed back, while the yardmen reminded him to take his horse with him. The amusing anecdote highlights his absent-mindedness.
On Tuesday 4th July 1893, Mr James Sommerville of the Blantyre business H&J Sommerville (Aerated Water Manufacturers) had the most miraculous escape. He was in Hamilton that afternoon delivering his fizzy water to Cadzow Rows when his horse suddenly bolted and dashed headlong down the steep hill there. Seeing the danger, Mr Sommerville at great […]
How’s this for a fantastic Blantyre buggy! Kevin Cairns recently shared this to the page. A home made buggy with his dad pictured. Thats a cracker. They don’t make them like that anymore! Did YOU have a buggy as a child? Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our […]
In mid June 2018, a welcome new feature appeared on High Blantyre Main Street. A planter, in the shape of a mining it cart or bogey. Environmental group, “Bonnie Blantyre” and “Blantyre Community Council” arranged for flowers and a beautiful display to be put into the cart, for all to enjoy. How fitting it […]
On Saturday 21st June 1817 an open air stage coach travelling between Glasgow to Hamilton was involved in a fatal accident on top of the Priory Bridge at Blantyre. As the coach approached the bridge, an oncoming horse and cart startled the horses pulling the coach, and the passengers on top of the coach were alarmed […]
This colourised picture of Bardykes Road at Barnhill dates from between 1905 – 1910. I don’t think I have seen this particular photo before (although there are several very similar). A horse and cart sits outside Barnhill Farm, with a wee boy sitting on the back. Two wee girls, not much older than toddlers wander […]