How beautifully well kept Shuttle Row was in the 1930s after the Museum opened. It seemed to looked after, the grounds tended, neat and tidy. These photos show the museum off well in the 1930s. Some of the trees were removed to create the Africa Pavilions. Following a recent look around the inside of the […]
In mid August 1980, an important group of Africans arrived in Blantyre to get a different view of their homeland. In this photo, Livingstone Centre warden Bill Cunningham (second right) conducts the Mayor and Mayoress of Lilongwe, the Capital of Malawi on a tour which highlighted their visit to Scotland. Also attending were officials from […]
Next time you’re at the David Livingstone Centre, look for this lamppost outside the Cafe at the Africa Pavilion. You’ll notice carefully the words “Blantyre” on the old cast lampost. Below it on the glass pane it says “LMS Railway”. Did you know this lamp was salvaged from an era gone by at Blantyre […]
David Livingstone Centre, 1977 Sometimes, a wonderful image or film crops up and this is certainly one of those times. Ladies and gentlemen, exclusively online here’s NINE full colour minutes of pure 1977 nostalgia! The occasion was when the Queen Mother visited Blantyre to open the newly built Africa Pavilion. This film from […]
The 24th May 1977, was a Royal Visit day for Blantyre when the Africa Pavilions opened at the David Livingstone Centre. As these pictures show, the Queen Mother opened the building, her first visit back to Blantyre since she opened the David Livingstone Museum in 1929. Here, she meets head gardener Mr Alistair McKeller […]
This ceremony in October 1979 at the David Livingstone Centre marked the strengthening of links between Blantyre Scotland and Blantyre, Malawi. On Friday 5th October 1979, Mr Frank M Kalamula, assistant High Commissioner for Malawi accepted an £850 cheque from Blantyre Round Table and Blantyre 4th Brownie Pack. The cash was to be used […]
What could be more symbolic of the 1970’s that men’s long hair, sharp suits, big ties and tight suits! Like this chap down at Davie Livvie’s park in the 70’s. Recognise him? Why yes! It’s none other than Celtic and Liverpool legend, Sir Kenny Dalglish! Kenny was in his 20’s when he visited the David […]