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1977 Lightbody’s on Glasgow Road

Blantyre Business, Blantyre Glasgow Road
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How’s this for a picture filled with nostalgia!? It’s Glasgow Road, the north side. Anybody fancy a roll and chips? Lightbody’s is pictured in 1977, a few years before they moved to Clydeview Shopping Centre. For a certain generation, this was THE place to get your rolls and pies. What’s your memories of Lightbody’s? Anybody […]

1988 Clydeview Shopping Centre

Blantyre Business, Blantyre News
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I don’t often post things so “modern”, but this photo of 1988 was worth sharing. If only to see former businesses like Capital, Lightbody’s , Coyles Opticians, Botterils and the Mehran Restaurant. Only Glen Travel stood the test of time here. Even in the 80′ though, boarded up shops could still be seen. Who remembers […]