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Livingstone’s Homecoming, 1857

  On Wednesday evening, Hogmanay 31st December 1856, the Blantyre Works Literary and Scientific Institute entertained Dr David Livingstone, the distinguished Explorer, back to Blantyre his birthplace, for the first time in 16 years! A grand soiree was arranged at the Blantyre Works School for the popular visitor, something which attracted a crowd. Description of […]