People are forever sending me in unusual photos. Christina Beech kindly shared these back in February 2017. She was out walking near some derelict farm buildings and noticed this little intact Robertson’s screw-top bottle. The interesting find of course refers to the “ginger” factory, Robertsons of Srpingwells, Blantyre. There was the whole bottle, just […]
This next advert needs no introduction. Many people in Blantyre will fondly remember the long established company, Robertsons of Springwell. The history of Robertson’s will be appearing on this website very soon. What are your memories of Robertsons? On social media: Ian Campbell Best days of my life lol Elizabeth Dobson Grieve Jublees absolutely magic! 😀 Catherine Sneddon My […]
It’s with sincere thanks to Colin Gilchrist, for providing some photos attached to this article, which explores a subject close to my home area, i.e. The story of the McLean family and their Aerated Water Business. (Fizzy water). As I write and research this article, I’m looking out on land on Main Street where their […]
Macauley Versey contacted me recently saying, “I was on the beach at North Berwick today and found what appears to be a bottle top or wine stopper with Robertson Blantyre on the top, very good condition and even has a ring of rubber around it. Was wondering if there’s anything you could tell me about […]
Blantyre man Gordon Cook has a very interesting hobby (amongst others). His wonderful collection of old Robertsons ginger and beer bottles will form a display in a glass cabinet in Hamilton Reference Library next month (April 2015). The whole display is about food and drink. The cabinet is now ready and I’m sure you’ll agree, […]
Here’s a photo of Robertsons ‘ginger cart”. Likely taken in the 1930s, the location is unknown. Robertsons factory was based from Glasgow Road with deliveries all over the area, not just in Blantyre. Who can forget the deposit you got back when returning bottles. What was your favourite ginger? Pictured also is a newspaper clip […]