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The Old Original Bar

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Built in 1903, the Old Original Bar replaced an earlier public house at the corner of Stonefield Road and Glasgow Road called “Clive Place”. Owners of the Old Original included Robert Craig, Frank Benham, James Jones and numerous other private landlords and brewers. However, Robert Craig, was the “Old Original” owner. This photo was shared […]

Old Original Bar, Blantyre

Blantyre Buildings, Blantyre Glasgow Road
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   1903 was a year of significant change at the Glasgow Road junction of Stonefield Road. Leading that evolution was the construction of the tall and impressive St Joseph’s Church on the north side, so distinct in style by use of its red sandstone, by comparison to other grey stone used in Glasgow Road. Trams […]