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Blantyre Four in Hand Club

Blantyre Business
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Blantyre Four in Hand Club existed at least from 1903 until the first World War. Groups of passengers would be pulled in a vehicle by four horses on day excursions. Seasonal trips from April to September took place departing from Mrs Rae’s at Stonefield Tavern on Glasgow Road. Destinations included Strathaven. The driver as pictured was Sandy […]

William Rae – The Bloodless Surgeon

Blantyre Buildings, Blantyre People
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Since this was written, I have now explored and re-written extensive detail on William Rae. Follow his story here. From “Blantyre People” (c) 2020 Pictured here in 1905 is Nr 7 Station Road, Blantyre “Raploch Cottage”. At the turn of the century, this was a very special residence in Blantyre (as i’m sure it is today […]