On 29th June 1948, a Blantyre woman from Springwells, came off second best in a skirmish with the Police. She resented that her son had been “booked” by the Police for trespassing on the railway and proceeded in no uncertain manner to tell the police just what she thought of them. In the long run, […]
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Murderous Assualt on Police
Blantyre is no stranger to a party, or a rammy for that matter, but in the early hours of Sunday 16th September 1883, an evening party at a Stonefield residence escalated into argument and quarrel resulting in some disgraceful scenes. Whilst on duty, Blantyre police Sergeant Stewart and Constable McLeod heard the commotion going on […]
The Blantyre Riots
Events during February 1887 had far reaching consequences for Blantyre and it’s residents. This story should be retold and not forgotten. On the evening of Monday 7th February 1887, the miners of Blantyre attended a meeting led by Mr. William Small in Hamilton. Mr. Small greatly defended the miner’s cause who were striking at the […]