Those who know me well, know that I like to collect old ‘artefacts’ and things from Blantyre’s past. A little piece of nostalgia that I hope to put into a dedicated Blantyre museum someday. The latest addition to my collection are these signs? Recognise them? For decades they were the signs above the entrance to […]
Not sure when this photo was taken, but Peter Wilkie of Bardykes looks a relatively young man. (Perhaps the Wilkie family could advise which decade?). Pictured also are horses ‘Nell’ and another of unknown name. Photo is shared with thanks, courtesy of Peter’s son, Sandy Wilkie. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not […]
Hundreds of horse lovers came from all over Lanarkshire in mid August 1978 to enjoy the Blantyre Conservatives Association Gymkhana and Horse Show. The event had to be spread out over 2 days due to the number of entries, a record year for the show which had run throughout the 70s. A popular part […]