I’ve sometimes seen this Dixon’s Row photo described as 1877, (as the note suggests from the book about St Joseph’s in which it first appeared in). Until recently, I’d never noticed the broken gable in the foreground. However, the photo is clearly not 1877. It more likely dates from when the book it first appeared […]
In March 1934, a most unusual situation arose over the appointment of a new minister for Blantyre (Old) Parish Church. By 203 votes to 53 the congregation openly rejected the candidate selected as sole nominee by the vacancy committee. The situation was most unusual as the congregation had experienced 2 sermons by the stand-in, trial minister. […]
Gordon Cook sent me this photo in January, which was taken in the High Blantyre kirkyard, within the stone perimeter wall, on the inside right of the gates. The picture was shared to see if anybody knew what the stone could be? (If anybody definitively knows, please get in contact) Using some computer trickery, Gordon […]
Congregational Church – was established 8th March 1877 and was formed with 56 members allegedly in a temporary church on land belonging to Mr. John Craig. Plans were immediately set out for their own church, securing a relatively square piece of isolated ground measuring 140 feet by 155 feet. The idea came about, just 6 […]
Work begins this week (6th October 2014) on a £700,000 renovation to St Joseph’s Church roof. The renewal of the slate roof, electrical system and most windows as well as some smaller jobs will be included in the massive overhaul. The project is supported by grants from Historic Scotland, the Heritage Lottery Fund and All […]
I hope everybody has had a chance this weekend to visit St Joseph’s amazing history exhibition. Scheduled between 3rd – 6th October 2014, Archbishop Leo Cushley will be the principal guest as well as other Church & Civic dignitaries. The DVD of the history of St. Joseph’s was presented on large screen in the Church on Friday 3rd […]
Pictured during it’s construction in 1905, is St Joseph’s Church, at the junction of Glasgow Road and Mayberry Place. Incredible to think this photo is almost 110 years old. In the foreground lay building materials and although the stonework is in place, the building itself was still roofless when this photo was taken. The RC […]