Another picture kindly shared by Elizabeth Weaver. This is 1958 and Elizabeth is around 10 years old standing at her gate at Victoria Street, not far from the former railway bridge. (just out the picture to the right) Elizabeth added, “That was a wool dress and it was yet another itchy garment. It also had […]
Elizabeth Weaver shared this photo from around 1950, adding, “This is my Uncle Frank (Scott), cousin Robert and cousin Ian in the pram. Taken at the prefabs in High Blantyre. Possibly on Mossgiel Street?” The prefabs at High Blantyre were still relatively new at this time. Speaking of the prefabs, Elizabeth added, “They were […]
This photo is Elizabeth Weaver, pictured as a baby in 1950. Elizabeth who lived on Victoria Street at the time said, “This is me in the pram at Victoria St. The bear was made by a German prisoner of war (from army blankets, so he was a bit rough, but much loved)” This nostalgic, special […]
In May 2014, I was contacted by Blantyre Project reader Linda Robertson who lives in Western Australia. Her grandmother Elizabeth McGregor Whitelaw (nee Stirling) was born on 19th February 1910. Although Elizabeth was born in Burnbank, the family moved to Blantyre shortly after when she was young child. Later in life, Elizabeth had the foresight […]
This photo was provided by Elizabeth Cardoo (nee Anderson). Pictured in the 1950’s the scene is a Blantyre Gala Day, complete with bunting and excited smiles! Elizabeth told the Blantyre Project, “The photo is from Viewfield Terrace, down the Village, Blantyre”. Her mum is at Centre right with the crown. Around her are many Blantyre […]
This photo is kindly donated by Elizabeth Cardoo (Nee Anderson) and features a Christmas Masonic party in High Blantyre during the early 1950’s. Elizabeth is pictured as a little girl aged 6 years or so. The children look happy and enjoying Santa’s company. However, regardless of the festive smiles and frolics, I have to admit […]