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Arden Cottage is an existing semi-detached house at 4 Rosebank Avenue. Situated on the south side of the street on the right-hand side almost as soon as you turn in from Station Road the house is tied in history to its mirror half, “St Clair Cottage” at number 2 Rosebank Avenue. Constructed of Stone with a […]
William Lockhart was born in Airdrie in 1850, and as a boy of year of 10 years of age, he worked as a trapper in the pits. In July 1872, he joined the police force and served in various districts throughout Lanarkshire. When the disaster occurred at Blantyre Collieries in October 1877 he was at […]
During 1917, there was warm celebrations when Blantyre man Private James Crothers of the 6th Cameronians was recommended for the V.C (Victoria Cross). Pictured is his mother, Mrs Crothers, along with brother Richard Crothers (also 6th Cameronians). Mrs Crothers is also pictured outside her home at Rosebank Avenue. F Company were from Blantyre and like […]