I recently posted that on Wednesday 6th March 1895, Mr William F Hendrie, an early photographer in Blantyre gave a wonderful limelight lantern view showing for the public. Featuring his own photographs on the Homes, Haunts & Lyrics of poet, Rabbie Burns. I’ve now researched this further and pleased to put detail on how he […]
In February 1895, it was announced that Mr. W. Fowler Hendrie of High Blantyre was awarded a silver medal in relation to the artistic quality and technical excellence in a set of lantern slides. The Hamilton Advertiser article of 2nd March 1895, stated that Mr Hendrie was “well known in connection with photographs of Blantyre […]
As you may be aware, I’ve been passed many wonderful old photos from Alex Bowie, some with Blantyre connections given they were taken by Blantyre joiner and photographer, David Ritchie. I’ve not rushed into posting these, determined to slowly but surely find out more about each before posting. This is one previously unseen photo, which […]
Another great Blantyre related photo. The identities of the two wee boys aren’t known but this photo was amongst a collection of Blantyre photos by early photographer David Ritchie. The boys may be brothers, sharing more than a passing resemblance. The buttonhole flowers suggesting they were attending a wedding or celebration, perhaps why they’re very […]
Pictured around 1899 in this previously unseen amazing photo is Mary Ann Fleming and husband David Ritchie. I think this is Stoneymeadow Road, (where they were photographed in other pictures). At the time the Blantyre couple lived in School Lane, High Blantyre along with their small children. David, a joiner and early photographer, as well […]
I’ve been holding off posting this particular picture for a while, as I just don’t have much information about it. However, I do know there is a Blantyre connection. I thought I’d put it up online, rather than it sitting in a file in the hope somebody recognises her. It’s such a lovely, clear photo […]
Sometimes, I’m “stumped” and need help. That can happen often when researching history and so recently, I called upon the members of the Group “Lost Houses of the Clyde Valley” who were quick to solve the puzzle. I’ve had this photo for some time and suspected it was the Clyde and one of the grand […]