Who remembers Tommy Morgan’s shop on Station Road? It will take a person of a certain age to recall this little wooden shop, which stood isolated and standing itself on a big open plot of land. During the 1950’s and 60s it was run by Tommy MORGAN and his wife. It was a wooden hut, […]
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Christmas Gift Ideas
You may be wondering about what to buy for a loved one or friends this Christmas? What about one of TWELVE wonderful Blantyre History books, jam packed with interesting stories, photos and Blantyre anecdotes. With books starting from just £5.99, there’s something for everybody. Blantyre Project’s Shop is OPEN here https://blantyreproject.com/blantyre-shop/ with free delivery from […]
1977 Eddie Collins Shop
Going back now to 21st April 1977. Pictured from Stonefield Road (roughly where the bus stop is today) is the site clearance for the Larkfield Hall and flattening of the former bing. The building is Collinses former shop and bakery (on the site of the later Mahatten, Finbarrs, Carrigans). Broompark Road runs along the left […]
Book Shop is Live!
I’m pleased to announce further functionality here on this website with the marvellous addition of the brand new “Shop”, listing all Blantyre Project NINE book products in detail. It’s now live at https://blantyreproject.com/blantyre-shop/ The online book shop makes it easy for any visitor to browse what kind of Blantyre book they wish to buy, depending […]
Mid Row Hamilton’s Sweet Shop
Young Girl’s Sad Career 1900
In late February 1900, at Hamilton Sheriff Court, Elizabeth McCann, a 12-year old Blantyre girl stood in the dock awaiting to be charged. She was the daughter of William McCann, a miner who resided at Central Buildings on Glasgow Road. She was charged with 3 different acts of theft from shops in Blantyre. The […]