Blantyre residents witnessed an alarming accident on the Newton Road on the afternoon of Monday 14th January 1901. Made all the more concerning that it involved a hearse carriage. The funeral party had left Blantyre down Blantyre Ferme Road taking a left on to the Calder (Newton) Road. The destination was to be Dalbeth Cemetery. […]
Look at what you could buy in Broompark Road in 1973! Who remembers Smiths Garage ? Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our visitors said, Bill Graham I remember it well I had a friend who’s brother was an apprentice there also the fuel […]
J& A Smith– Established in 1877, this long serving funeral directors and motor hirer was located at 10 Broompark Road, High Blantyre and in 1930 were leasing land at number 4 Broompark Road, near the junction of Main Street. They also owned land at West Park, Blantyre in 1930 and at that same time, […]