This photo postcard is one hundred years old. It’s certainly dated from 1917 for on the back it simply says “Somewhere in High Blantyre”. Very faintly at the top right is the pencil word, “Scot” which may or may not be relevant. Shared by Gordon Cook, the picture presented several mysteries in both who is […]
A few Blantyre boys made a most remarkable find in early October 1930. Whilst over the river, roaming about Bothwell Castle in search of brambles, a number of Blantyre boys found a heavy Colt service revolver, part of a soldier’s uniform, and several other articles of clothing. Their curiosity was aroused by a ‘hidden’ brown paper […]
A photo sent in by Rose Lee. The location is unknown , but the people are good old fashioned Blantyre folks. Rose told me, “Amongst the crowd on this away trip, is 5th from Right is my papa Charles Boyle, 6th from right my gran, Rose Boyle. I can see my aunt Mary: 3 along from […]
OK, I need your help for this one. Both of these photos were taken in Summer 1978 in Glasgow Road. I’m hoping through the power of Blantyre Project’s social media page that the little blonde boy and his mother can be identified. He looks about 4 or 5 years old, meaning he was likely […]
Another mystery photo today. Gordon Cook recently showed me this slide but like myself, is at a loss as to where the location is. I’m assured it is Blantyre, but when and where? If you know more, please get in contact. Thanks.
Over the next couple of days, I have a couple of mystery photos to show you. The subjects are known to be Blantyre, but the location, dates and references are unknown. Gordon Cook showed me this photo, taken from a series of slides about Blantyre. My best guess is that it may have been the […]
This photo is a little bit of a mystery. Its in my family collection and is from 1931. However, there is nothing else on the photo to suggest where it is or whom it is. Does anybody know the location or who these Blantyre women were? Bit of a long shot, I admit, but worth […]