The post discusses a visit to AI, featuring a photo of Jessie Warnock Ritchie and little Kate, believed to be taken around 1903 or 1904. Using AI technology, the author plans to create a video that brings the static image to life, providing a hyper-realistic glimpse into the past, while acknowledging its fictional nature.
An old stereoscopic photograph of a bas-relief sculpture titled “Calvary, by Eroli” was found among Blantyre photographs shared by Alex Bowie. Exhibited at the 1862 International Exhibition in London, it features a religious scene. Its presence in Blantyre’s collection remains uncertain, possibly reflecting the photographer’s interests or local connections.
The 1900 photograph depicts children at Strathaven Park in Lanarkshire, a favorite local escape since 1896. Dressed in period attire, they represent an era of social change. The park provided families, like the Ritchies, a chance to connect with nature and enjoy leisure before modern transportation transformed holiday travel.
The 1914 black-and-white photograph from Blantyre, Scotland, showcases five women in Edwardian fashion, reflecting their societal roles before World War I. Their modest, detailed attire signifies middle-class respectability, while the seated girl’s simpler outfit stands out. This image captures a moment just before significant changes in women’s roles would occur due to the war.
The photo, captured by early photographer David Ritchie around 1908, features his wife and children at High Blantyre, now near the Oval Pool at Auchentibber. It showcases their elegant Edwardian attire, reflecting a stark contrast to the Victorian era. This rare image was shared online by Alex Bowie, marking its debut.
From a photo in a collection shared to Blantyre Project, this is the former Calderwood Castle. Pictured from the River Calder, the building sat on the East Kilbride side of the river. More is known. It’s thought this was taken in the first decade of the 1900s, meaning it’s over 110 years old and the […]
This beautiful previously unseen photo was taken by David Ritchie around 1910. A couple of his own children are in the photo. The fashions and styles are very much Edwardian and the location is known. This is the former Oval Pool near Craigneith, High Blantyre. Wearing their Sunday best the group looks like they’re on […]