In the coming days, I will share research on the High Blantyre Parish Halls, built in 1891. The ceremonial stone-laying, attended by Lieut.-Colonel J. Clark Forrest, marked a significant community event despite poor weather. This project was driven by Rev. Mr. Turnbull and enthusiastically supported by local residents.
On Friday 24th November 1893, residents of Blantyre were looking forward to a spectacular evening of entertainment. At the new Church Parish Halls at the corner of Hunthill Road and Main Street, a wonderful concert evening was scheduled, an evening packed to the rafters and ticketed. The subject of the entertainment was to have a […]