Stephen Walker of 31 Forrest Street used some ingenuity one evening in August 1935, when he became tired of hearing disorderly conduct outside his Low Blantyre home. The lewd and disorderly behaviour came from a nearby neighbour a Mr James McFaul of 18 Forrest Street who took it upon himself to use foul and loud […]
This great aerial photo was taken from a low flying aircraft on 29th December 1950. Documenting postwar Britain, the pilot captured an everyday Blantyre working day over Forrest Street, John Street, The Public Park and beyond. Above the bend in the River Calder, you can see see Station Road prefabs. I can also see the […]
The following article was emailed to me by Gordon Cook, who has taken time to research the Masonic Halls of Glasgow Road. It is spread over 2 articles, this one for the older hall at Forrest Street, and a Part 2 for the newer hall at Stonfield, Glasgow Road. Thanks to Gordon for sharing. Blantyre’s […]