Not since the Blantyre riots of February 1887, had there been a more serious incident of rioting and disorder in Blantyre than the disruptive events which occurred on Saturday 25th May 1907. This is the little known story of riots on Glasgow Road and police attempts to regain order. It started when the Hibernian R.C […]
Ancient Order of Hibernians – also named as the AOH. During 1909 were meeting in a hall in Glasgow Road called, “The Gaelic League Hall”. This may have been formerly called “Hope Hall” located directly across from the junction of Victoria Street, set back off the Glasgow Road. The AOH is an Irish Catholic organisation. […]
Hope Hall – was located adjacent to the rear of the Gazette Newspaper Office, just off the north side of Glasgow Road. The name may have been a local nickname for the former hall, as there is no official mention of it in any valuation roll. It was situated on a path leading down […]