Here are several interesting Blantyre adverts that featured in Naismith’s Business Directory of 1879. James Hazels and Robert Stewart offer builderswork in High Blantyre including plumbing and slating. James B.H Struthers promotes his takeover of the Masonic Hall buildings in being a fine establishment for a party. Meantime Robert Davidson advertises his sawmills in Auchinraith […]
Pictured here is the 1884 Masonic Lodge in High Blantyre Main Street. Prior to that, the building was widely used throughout the community, not only as a public house, but was an excellent concert hall too. The building was owned by local pub owner, JB Struthers, a wine wholeseller, who also owned property in the […]
This photo is kindly donated by Elizabeth Cardoo (Nee Anderson) and features a Christmas Masonic party in High Blantyre during the early 1950’s. Elizabeth is pictured as a little girl aged 6 years or so. The children look happy and enjoying Santa’s company. However, regardless of the festive smiles and frolics, I have to admit […]