Frank Cornfield has shared this amazing photo and told me, “I would like to estimate the date of this image and also the purpose of the group. My grandfather Finnigan is sitting at the extreme left side of the coach and he looks to be around twenty years old. This would mean the photo is from […]
Just back from an outdoor evening with Blantyre Heritage Group. A great evening walk around High Blantyre. Lovely company of History enthusiasts and thanks to Gordon Cook for being a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide. Thanks to Pamela at SLC, Blantyre Heritage Group and the bus driver for laying it all on. The 1877 pit […]
After his arrival to Scotland and marriage to my mother, dad frequently took part in the Drama Group at the Anderson Church Hall, Stonefield Road. The building today is now the funeral home next to the Bowline Club. I often recall him playing the guitar or banjo, and indeed it’s one of my earliest memories. […]