By 6th October 1874, Sheriff Spens had issued his judgement in the case of Blantyre local authority against Mr McGregor, residing at Hydepark House at the corner of Springfield and Broompark Road Blantyre. The case, a prominent one was around the water supply to miners’ families at Stonefield. It was alleged by the petitioners that […]
Hope you’re enjoying some of these older stories this week. Here’s another from 1924, which has drama almost good enough to be made into a film! I hope it’s the first time you’ve heard this remarkable tale. It starts of in 1922 in a lodging house in Newcastle occupied by various hawkers. (travelling salespeople). […]
Next, a music band, with rather a close family connection. Two members of this local band are my family members. My sister Lorna and her husband Andy McGregor. Wilburnsilver was an indie folk pop band. Andy MacGregor, from Stonefield Crescent, Blantyre was the band’s lead singer and songwriter. Andy hailing originally from Wishaw led the six-piece band […]