Not since the Blantyre riots of February 1887, had there been a more serious incident of rioting and disorder in Blantyre than the disruptive events which occurred on Saturday 25th May 1907. This is the little known story of riots on Glasgow Road and police attempts to regain order. It started when the Hibernian R.C […]
A story appeared in newspapers in May 1911 which relates to a marching band incident in Cambuslang. It told: “The other day, lively scenes were witnessed in Cambuslang when a flute band from Blantyre played along the main street of the town which was crowded. When the band reached the Congregational Church, cars were impeded […]
Isn’t this an incredible photo. Full of life, of excitement and so it should, for it’s never been publicly seen or published! Photographed by David Ritchie, my 2nd Great Grand Uncle (yes, ok, he is a distant relative). This was taken very near David’s own home. An early pioneer of photography in the town, David […]