In 1920’s Blantyre, there were TWO main gangs. Bigger rivals, rejoicing in names of ‘The Glad Eyes’ and ‘The Blue Tanks’. Both groups were comprised mostly of young men of Blantyre, and whenever a Glad Eye met a Blue Tank, a fight was inevitable! Plots were hatched on either side to attack certain opponents, […]
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The “Glad Eyes Gang”
The “Glad Eyes Gang” were a gang of young men in Low Blantyre during the mid 1920’s. Their rather strange name came from their self belief of being able to attract a lady or two. (The meaning of ‘Glad eyes’ being the glance given to young women indicating an advance of a romantic nature!). Their […]


