On December 23, 1892, Blantyre celebrated a festive event at the Free Church, attended by children and adults as school holidays commenced. Rev James Campbell presided, and Mr. Hendrie presented captivating views of Blantyre, evoking applause. This raises curiosity about whether some of these historical photos were later featured in the Blantyre Project.
Continuing the article from yesterday when Blantyre Joiners went on a day trip to Ayrshire on Saturday 18th August 1894. Using actual photos of the event, I’ve been researching some details around what was clearly a great, memorable day out. A good read, continued from yesterday…. “On leaving the hotel [in Ayr] the party proceeded […]
I recently posted that on Wednesday 6th March 1895, Mr William F Hendrie, an early photographer in Blantyre gave a wonderful limelight lantern view showing for the public. Featuring his own photographs on the Homes, Haunts & Lyrics of poet, Rabbie Burns. I’ve now researched this further and pleased to put detail on how he […]
On Wednesday 6th March 1895, Mr William F Hendrie, an early photographer in Blantyre gave a wonderful limelight lantern view showing for the public. Featuring his own photographs, the event combined not just displaying photos, but a lecture on the Homes, Haunts & Lyrics of poet, Rabbie Burns. The event took place in the Stonefield […]