Continuing a look at the ceremony to lay the foundation stone at Blantyre Old Parish Church Halls, on the last Saturday in November 1891. A fantastic transcribe of events exists in local newspapers. From the parapet of the retaining wall of the old churchyard, the enthusiastic and well-known amateur photographer, Mr Hendrie, a native of […]
In November 1891, a detailed memorial stone laying ceremony took place at High Blantyre’s Church Halls. Major Ness led a procession including local groups and the Blantyre Brass Band through the streets, culminating in a public gathering where hymns were sung and racing trophies were presented for the ceremony.
In December 1891, a ceremonial stone laying for the Parish Church Halls in High Blantyre took place. The halls, designed by Mr. John M’Kissock, were being built in a Scotch Baronial style for £1200, with local subscriptions covering £750. The event featured various lodges and included a procession with pipers.
I DO LOVE a photo with no date! Being sent undated photos is like a little challenge to me, to try to close down the decade the photo was taken, or even possibly find out the year. I’d seen this photo of Douglas Street before in the late Neil Gordon’s book back in 2004. […]
Thanks to Scott MacVicar for sharing this photo from 1988. Pictured of course is the former Old Parish Church Hall at the High Blantyre cross, a year or so before being demolished. I’ll say it again, they just don’t make buildings like this anymore. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others […]
In February 1989 when the old Church Halls were demolished in High Blantyre, work was planned to start on the new Church Hall in the field between the Church and the manse. By September 1989 work was well underway as these pictures show. The walls constructed in brick, the roof, a series of timber […]
Attached are the accounts for the construction of the Old Parish Church halls at Kikrton in 1893. Listing the total bills paid and slightly over the £1,350 budget at £1,534, the halls were completed a year later than expected. Much of the work went to Blantyre people and nice to see the Hamilton Advertiser still […]