Continuing this remarkable series of crystal clear photos from over a hundred years ago. Previously unseen online, here is the former rustic arch and stair at the former Auchentibber Quoiting Green. This photo dates from the 1910’s and was taken from the corner of the quoiting green itself, looking north west. I was recently advised […]
Another previously unseen amazing photo of Auchentibber’s Quoiting Green. This time the south eastern corner. Some of the picket fences have been painted white and in the background is the rustic pavilion, which was covered with nailed pieces of bark to make it look like a living, growing building. A players in the foreground, holding […]
Continuing spectacular series of new photographs of old Blantyre, previously unseen online or in any books. Going back to the 1910’s, this is the former Auchentibber Quoiting Green at High Blantyre. Although this is all woodland today, a hundred years ago, it was a hive of activity as miners and local men played sports games […]
Another crystal clear photo of Auchentibber, from over 100 years ago! We’re back inside Auchentibber Gardens, this photo from the 1910’s taken from the Quoiting Green looking eastwards. Photographer was David Ritchie. Outwith the quoiting green, beyond the neat, white picket fences, was an elevated walkway offering a beautiful vantage point to observe the sports. […]
Continuing a look at the remarkable collection of photos given to me recently. The photographer is Mr David Ritchie of High Blantyre who took many photos all over Blantyre between 1895 – 1920s. Many of them appear to have been turned into postcards. This is Auchentibber Gardens, at the edge of the Quoiting Green. Behind […]
Continuing our look at new ‘old photos’. This time Auchentibber formal Gardens, from the 1910’s around the former Quoiting Green. White, picket fences around the sports ground, the tearoom and inn at the background. This was a popular place for sports for miners after their work and a nice place for any family to visit. […]
Continuing our look at the memoirs and research by former Auchentibber resident Flora Dickson Potter. This time, discussing the quoiting green and the sport itself. In her written words, recorded before she passed away: “The quoiting club of Auchentibber was instituted in 1900, probably before the Inn ownership passed into the hands of JBH Struthers […]