From the book, “Blantyre Glasgow Road – The Real Story” by Paul Veverka (c) 2017 Turner’s Buildings (Central Buildings) One of the most populated buildings ever on Glasgow Road was the former Turner’s Buildings, or as they were also known, Central Buildings. Before we explore this, lets clear up yet ‘ainother incorrectly previously […]
Blantyre’s newest shop opens tomorrow, Tuesday 1st August 2017 at 9am. Situated in the former post office next to McLeans Newsagents on Main Street, High Blantyre, the shop has been transformed in recent days and is looking fantastic. As with every new business in Blantyre, I wish the owners and staff all the very best. […]
A curious case of a Blantyre girl writing threatening letters came to light in November 1927. Cecilia Stewart was a 21 year old waitress that year, residing at Farm Road, Blantyre. It is said, she took it upon herself to write a series of letters to local businesses trying to extort money. The case did […]
I posted recently about Low Blantyre Post Office, built in 1954. The dating stone on the building however, showed the commission date of 1953, along with of course the Royal Mail insignia, quite iconic for the postal service. Pictured here in 1955, not long after it opened is the Blantyre post office insignia stone, […]
Pictured here in 1916 during the middle of the first World War, is Low Blantyre General Post Office. Until 1969 all Post Offices in the UK had the official title General Post Office (GPO). This important building was located at the bottom of Stonefield Road. Standing in the doorway are Blantyre postmistresses Miss Stewart and […]