On Tuesday, 26th June 1894, Blantyre residents were shocked to learn of the death of Aerated water supplier, Andrew Robertson, who ran his factory at Springwells. Andrew was just 39 years old when he passed away that morning. Andrew had been ill for around six months prior to his death, complaining of ill health, but […]
A strike by more than 100 workers brought Robertson’s ginger factory to a standstill in April 1977. The dispute which lasted just over a week was over workers being of the opinion that one of their supervisor’s had been unfairly sacked. But following the strike, Robertson’s managers did a u -turn and reinstated the dismissed, […]
A real treat for you today with a cine film from 1961 of Stonefield Public Park. In colour no less! This delightful video shared here by Marion Roberston features her as a wee girl. Just look at the beautiful well tended colourful gardens. Edged grass, trimmed and clean paths. Flower beds bursting with colour in […]
From the 1910’s, whilst this photo is marked Blantyre Vics, I’m not sure it is, for I don’t remember reading about Vics playing in hoops ever. It could possibly be Blantyre Celtic or most likely another local team. Mr Daniel Sprott is pictured second from the left, second row wearing a strip next to the […]
Despite the quality of this photo, it’s a cracker and very much Blantyre related. This previously unseen photo online is of Blantyre Victoria Football Club (Blantyre Vics). The year is unknown but thought to be in the 1910’s. Daniel Sprott, is seated in the second row, second from the right. A relative Penny Roberston, […]
Margaret Wilson shared this photo proudly adding, “This is a couple of High Blantyre lads. My dad John Morton is on the left and standing beside him is Peter Robertson.” Do you know these men? Perhaps Margaret could add a little more detail?
Next, we have a few weddings from 1967. First up is Miss Ann Wallace of Glasgow Road, Blantyre who married Mr Alistair Walker of Home Farm, Douglas. The couple were married at Anderson Church on Stonefield Road. Alistair was a constable with Lanarkshire County Police stationed at Cambuslang but was in the process of moving to […]