“The women who have given evidence have shown commendable pluck in the face of threats,” said the fiscal, Mr D. W. Hiddleston, Hamilton J.P. Court when four High Blantyre men were up in the court for assault on 30th August 1935. In one of the cases, sentence of sixty days’ imprisonment was imposed. The accused were […]
With thanks to Gordon Cook for providing this article about the Masonic Halls of Glasgow Road. Back to the early 1900s, a great bazaar was held to raise funding (for the new hall), and along with donations and subscriptions, the Lodge hierarchy were soon able to engage architects to draw up plans for new chambers […]
The following article was emailed to me by Gordon Cook, who has taken time to research the Masonic Halls of Glasgow Road. It is spread over 2 articles, this one for the older hall at Forrest Street, and a Part 2 for the newer hall at Stonfield, Glasgow Road. Thanks to Gordon for sharing. Blantyre’s […]