Well, here’s a discovery that took me surprise and hope it does to you too! I was astonished to discover that Queen Victoria’s son, Prince Alfred visited Blantyre in 1864! I’ve never read or seen this discussed before. Prince Alfred, born in 1844, was the second son and 4th child to Queen Victoria and Prince […]
Nathaniel Mains contacted me in September 2015, sharing these photos and adding, “My Grandfather William Mains playing bowls with the then Queen Elizabeth at Blantyre Miners Welfare circa 1945” I’ve seen one of the photos before but only in a poor resolution newspaper report. Nathaniel actually having the photos ensured they’re shared here in better […]
In 1938, Glasgow was hosting an Empire Exhibition. A marvellous event designed to attract people from afar. The event was attended by various Royals, including a visit by Queen Elizabeth and George VI. The tour included various suburbs and a visit out to Hamilton Town Hall where massive crowds had to be held back by […]
Blantyre has seen several Royal visits over the last Century, four in total that i can find. The first in 1929 when the Queen Mother opened David Livingstone Centre, the second in 1942, when , on a Nationwide Royal visit to boost wartime morale, she visited again this time to the Miners Welfare Bowling Club. […]