How much things have changed in almost 100 years. This photo dates between mid 1925 – 1928 and predates the upgrade of Hunthill Road and Bardykes Road in 1929 or arrival of the steel homes. Two wee boys sit out on the road at the kerbside, playing contently, knowing they would have PLENTY of time, […]
Pictured here in 1935 or 1936 outside the door of 30 Hunthill Road, is baby Thomas Hay. This is across the road from the primary school on the opposite side and looks down Hunthill Road with the former railway bridge near the top of Stonefield Crescent. Thomas was born in 1935. The Hay family were […]
Who remembers these tenements on Hunthill Road? These 3 brilliant photos were recently shared to Blantyre Project by Drew Semple who had the foresight to photograph them in 1975. It’s hard to imagine now, but these double storey stone houses and shops lined the top end of Hunthill Road for over 80 years. There appeared […]
Pictured here in 1917 is Catherine McMillan Campbell (maiden name Borland). She is the grandmother of Etta Morrison who shared this photo, which I’ve managed to get colourised. Taken over 103 years ago this photo also has two of her 9 children. On her knee is baby Bobby. To her left is daughter Agnes (Nan) […]
There was considerable shock on Hunthill Road, Blantyre on Sunday 22nd October 1916 when a young man accidentally ended his life. Thomas Erskine (17) had been amusing himself and his young companions by shooting birds with a miniature rook rifle, when the gun accidentally went off. A charge of pellets launched themselves into his head. […]
Who can remember Robert Thomson’s Licensed Grocers Shop on Hunthill Road. Located in a former tenement called “Calderview”, the popular shop in High Blantyre was well known. What can you tell me about the shop or indeed Robert? Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our visitors said: […]
In January 1968, following a large storm, tenants at the former tenements at 38 Hunthill Road had enough, when their ceiling and walls were extensively damaged. Here, 22 year old George Fulston invited SNP politician Winnie Ewing to inspect the damage. George’s parents had been complaining about the condition of the tenements for many […]