In the “coaffin”at the Hoolet’s Nest. The date is 1982. Pictured is Hugh Simm (L) and Archie Simm who came back from Texas specifically for the Cup Final. The cup toured several places in Blantyre that year. L to R is Jim O’Neill, Jimmy Boyle, John Bryson, John (the “Sheriff”) Jackson. With thanks to Archie […]
Who remembers “The Coffin” in the Hoolets Nest pub? Archie Simm shared this commenting, “We used to meet “Furra 5 a cloak session” after we had been to respective fitba’ games, be it Castle Park, Ibrox or Parkhead on Saturdays. I think I took this pic when I was back for the VIcs cup final in […]
I’ve sometimes pondered over this photo of Barnhill dated to 1910. There’s a huge pile of dirt in the foreground that has masonry amongst it. A shovel leans against the house (Pathhead) most likely the person doing the work was on a break. I wondered though, what the pile was and why would it be […]
An article from the Dundee Courier on Friday 17th November 1939, stated, “Mr James Brownlie, father of Jimmy Brownlie, former manager of Dundee United, died yesterday morning at the residence of his widowed daughter, Mrs Alex. Wardrope, Hunthill Road, High Blantyre. He was 94. Mr Brownlie was born in the Auld ” Hoolit’s Nest Inn […]
Introducing “The Hoolets” and their new beer garden! It’s one of the oldest pubs in Blantyre, built in 1745 and it’s currently getting an extensive facelift! At the invite of new owner Mick Flynn, Blantyre Telegraph was invited recently to check out the ongoing renovations of the Bardykes Road pub and their brand new beer […]