In December 1892, Blantyre Schools closed for nearly five weeks due to a severe epidemic of infectious diseases affecting around 30% of pupils. An emergency School Board meeting determined this necessary action to contain the outbreak. Discussions about teacher involvement in charitable work were rejected, highlighting the significant impact on students and parents.
Springtime in Blantyre and it’s 1896, and in particular Easter time. So, what was making the news that week 127 years ago? At High Blantyre School, overcrowding and a shortage of teachers meant many pupils were proposed to move to the nearby Blantyre Old Parish Church Halls for lessons. This is something which did happen […]
I have to admit being quite shocked by this next story, hearing something that I didn’t previously quite fully appreciate. I perhaps naively thought that workers, especially miners who were so used to working in the dark depths, would look forward to the Glasgow Fair holiday, which started out as a long weekend. A time […]
A popular holiday for many families (and still is!), was going for a day trip down the West Coast. To Troon, Ayr, Irvine or Saltcoats. A day trip to the beach was a real treat as a child. This cine from the 1960’s shows one such Blantyre families visit to the west coast. With thanks […]