At the start of September 1909, the Hamilton Herald told readers of a few “Autumnal” related matters occurring in Blantyre. As summer months started to end, a few Autumn stories and matters appeared in newspaper columns. I’ve picked a few interesting items. “Signs are not awanting to remind us that the winter season is fast […]
In early 1922 gas lamps along Glasgow Road were replaced with electric lighting, not without its share of problems, I may add. This left the Parish Council with lots of redundant equipment which they promptly advertised for sale in an advert placed in the Scotsman in March that year. Up for sale were 28 […]
This is one of the three large glass and copper lanterns that were suspended from the high ceiling in Blantyre Old Parish Church at High Blantyre. They were suspended by chains and made for the opening in 1863. The chains allowed the lanterns to be lowered to be lit and extinguished. Picture Courtesy: Blantyre Old […]