A couple of photos next, once shared from Cath McInally. I suspect they’re from the 1990s or just after and show a parade on Main Street, just outside the Dales near the top of Broompark Road. Also pictured is a gala at High Blantyre’s Kirkton Park. Anybody know the year or recognise anybody? Featuring Blantyre Project […]
It’s Gala Day in Blantyre so we need a fitting post today. The annual children’s gala day hosted by Blantyre Co-operative Society (Ltd.) was held on Saturday 31st July 1917. The weather was ideal for such event and war in Europe did not hamper attendance to any great extent. Close on 7000 people most of […]
The crowd walk down to the Public Park on Blantyre Gala Day, 1980. Do you recognise any of these local people?
Staying with 1980 for now, let’s go to Saturday 23rd August that year and specifically to the David Livingstone Centre Grounds. Kids were out with their families enjoying the sunshine. It was the Miners Welfare Gala Day and royal queen that year was Anna-Marie Rouse. Comedian, Mr. Abie performs the crowning. Do you recognise anybody? […]
This is what Gala Days are all about! Happy kids having fun. This group of youngsters were spotted beside the road at Blantyre Gala Day in 1980, almost 40 years ago. Playing up for the camera, wonder if you can spot anybody you recognise? Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others […]
The most regal of Gala floats at the Blantyre Gala 1980, belonged to the town’s ‘Little Queen’ Alison Pohler. Alison is seen here with her “royal court” travelling along the procession route on her way to the gala at Stonefield Public Park. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or […]
Here’s another great photo from the Gala day in 1980. These youngsters from Springwells certainly made a nostalgic sight by dressing up as miners. This float from the Springwells Tenant’s Association brought back many memories, especially for older people, of Blantyre mining past.