On 11th November 1892, the Hamilton Herald reported on the Blantyre Cyclists’ third annual conversazione at Struthers’ Masonic Hall. The beautifully decorated venue hosted over thirty couples dancing to Bergman’s band, while Mrs. Struthers provided a running buffet. Local talents contributed to the evening’s musical entertainment, creating a lively atmosphere.
On Monday 5th July 1897, Minnie Hutchison , a 21 year old housekeeper of High Blantyre found herself standing in the dock at the JP Court, Hamilton. The charge was that she had ridden a bicycle after the allowed hour, without a lamp attached. So, we have to remember, this was a law at this […]
Mr Charles A Fuge was born in 1861 in Viewfield Cottage in Perthshire, the firth child of James Henry Fuge and Maria. Following the early death of his mother, by 1881 the family had moved to Blantyre. Charles, aged 20 had by then obtained employment as a bank clerk. He lived on Glasgow Road at […]
As I buy and acquire better photographs, I’m upgrading the previous copies I had with higher resolutions. This postcard is of David Livingstone Memorial Bridge, taken in 1966. As always, the un-watermarked copy is held for Blantyre Project Publications and Exhibitions, but if you would like a copy of any un-watermarked photo, feel free […]
A spectacular crash by a bicycle Into an oncoming Motor Car occurred on the Stoneymeadow Road on Saturday 27th July 1935. The fatal road accident occurred in the vicinity of Stoneymeadow, midway between High Blantyre and East Kilbride, on that Saturday night. James Dyet (49), 82 Sempie Road. Burnbank, Hamilton, who was riding a push cycle […]
It may be just outside Blantyre, but I couldn’t resist this charming photograph of Bothwell Bridge from 1910. A quiet, sleepy scene with a lady cyclist having the full freedom of the bridge with only an occasional person to navigate past. Tramlines are laid within the road cobbled surface. The scene is very manic today […]