Time for a few more brand new “auld” photos. This charming photo of a dark haired girl was amongst a collection of Blantyre photos by early local photographer, David Ritchie. This great photo is Blantyre girl Mary Ritchie, the daughter of joiner David Ritchie and Mary Ann Fleming. Little Mary was born on 4th January 1895 […]

This great photo is Blantyre girl Mary Ritchie, the daughter of joiner David Ritchie and Mary Ann Fleming. Little Mary was born on 4th January 1895 in School Lane, High Blantyre. Looking about 10 years old in this picture, it can be dated to around 1905, some 115 years ago. Whilst this was a relatively […]