From the illustrated social history book… “Blantyre – Glasgow Road, The Real Story” by Paul Veverka (c) 2016 – 2018. Hastie’s Farm (Post WW2 Years) At the end of 1945, with inheritors living in Hamilton, Stonefield Farm ceased operating as a contracting business and was sold to a new owner. Mr. Arthur Cunningham bought […]
Stonefield (Hastie’s Ferme) The former farm of Stonefield is more commonly remembered in modern times as being “Hastie’s Farm”, but its roots go back further than the Hastie family. Constructed in the 1810’s, the farm is later than some other older farms like Blantyre Farm, Auchinraith (Burnbrae) Farm, Coatshill, Croftfoot or Calderside. The […]
A wonderful , warm photo from Marion Robertson, who kindly shared her picture of herself with friends at former Hastie’s Farm, just off Victoria Street back in 1975. Marion will no doubt be able to answer this, but I thought I’d give others a chance to see if you recognise anybody. On social media: Linda […]
Hastie’s Farm was a former farm and hub of entertainment, which is no longer there today. Originally called Stonefield Farm. In the immediate pre WW2 years with the build up of commerce and homes around it, Stonefield Farm ceased operating as a working farm and passed to a new owner. During the 1940’s, Mr Arthur […]
Helen Williams emailed me these 3 photos of a family night out in Hastie’s Farm in 1973. Hastie’s Farm, located just off Victoria Street near the corner of Glasgow Road was a popular night out in the 1970s. Sunday mornings proved popular with singalongs, put on by various entertainers. Do you know any of […]
Thank you to Lucy McMahon for sharing these 2 photos which were taken in Hastie’s Farm, just off Victoria Street in the late 1970’s/ early 80s. Pictured is Isabel Wilson, May Cummiskey and Bridie Murray. The ladies who worked in Robertsons, are enjoying a wee night out. Lucy is pictured in the other photo with […]
Pictured here in 1974 are mums of the Glasgow Road Community Hall Playgroup. They’re all photographed at Hastie’s Farm on the occasion of Maureen Friery Moran leaving to emigrate to Canada. A farewell party. Thanks to Maureen for sharing this photo.