In May 1896, local newspaper The Hamilton Herald told of a growing resentment and concern from Blantyre shopkeepers about the emerging dominance of The Co-Operative Society. The Blantyre merchants suggested that the place was becoming “Overridden with Co-Operation”, affecting their businesses. That spring and summer there was a lot of quiet talk going on and […]
Blantyre Co-operative Society The Co-operative Society has long played a vital part in Blantyre’s commerce since the 1880’s. It was such a monumental part of everyday life in in this town that it’s worth touching upon their history further. Although the Co-op, as an enterprise has roots as far back as 1844, I discovered […]
In the last week of March 1978, plans for the multi million pound redevelopment of Glasgow Road suffered a major setback, when rather than just a few individuals with complaint, a local business also made complaint, setting up a course of events which would cause huge delays. The Co-operative Society, on the basis they had […]
It’s with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I learned today that Blantyre lady Elaine Campbell McQuade (54) passed away suddenly in Hairmyres Hospital yesterday. I’ve written up a little tribute dedicated to her life below. Elaine was a lovely, lovely lady, kind and caring and was incredibly popular. She had been battling an […]