On Christmas Eve 1891, Mrs. Gardner, the matron of Blantyre Hospital, passed away from influenza after caring for numerous patients during a severe outbreak. Esteemed for her kindness and selflessness, her dedication to nursing made a lasting impression on the community. Her contributions are commemorated by the Blantyre Project.
Pictured in the early 1950’s is Blantyre man Archie Gardner, who ironically is doing some gardening in this photo. Archie lived at Auchinraith Terrace, Springwells and is pictured here on a fine day cutting his grass. Thanks to Neil Scott for sharing this photo.
A couple of photos next from 1967. A family celebration as the Scotts celebrate a christening. Sent in by Neil Scott, he told me, “Maisie Gardner with daughter Christine and grandson Jimmy age 4 years and Donald age 3 months at Auchinraith Terrace at Donalds christening 1967. The other photo is Donald’s christening at Auchinraith Terrace […]
Neil Scott recently shared this photo likely from the 1950’s adding, “This is Alex Gardner of Auchinraith Road. He was around 17 years old in this photo” I’m not sure of the location, but I would imagine this is away from Blantyre.
A photo from July 1965. Blantyre men from Left to right Bob Gardner , Jim Gardner , John Gardner. The location is unknown. Shared here by Neil Scott. Did you know the Gardner men?
This photo was taken in Auchinraith Road in 1938. Pictured is Neil Scotts Granpa Gardner , his sister Mary and her daughter Kate. I was looking at 1936 maps to see if i could find this location. My best guess was that it was taken near the end of Auchinraith Road near Herbertson Street behind […]
This lovely photo celebrates a wedding on 7th June 1934. The Gardner family enjoy the wedding of son David to Marion. With thanks to Neil Scott for sharing this here. A group of about 45 of the family and friends smile and laugh for the camera. Location unknown.