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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This photo was taken in the 1910s or early 1920s. Pictured is the Village Sweet Shop in Mid Row, and in the photo are sisters Miss Margaret Hamilton and her sister Annie. In 1915, Margaret Hamilton was the young proprietor of houses 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 Mid or Middle Row. The shop […]
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 […]
Thank you to Mrs Hazel Gibson, who hand delivered this photo to my door. Pictured is Mrs Potter of Auchentibber (also part of the Dickson family), on the right of the photo, in the 1920s outside her store. In the window, when I zoomed in, I could see Lifebhoy soap and sweets. On social media: […]
Andrew Little’s Rolls, by J Cornfield No matter where i go, no matter what I see, My hearts always in Blantyre, where i long to be. Some things I’ve forgotten, but one Ive never forgot, The smell o Little’s rolls, especially when they’re hot. Young ones nowadays, don’t know what they’ve missed. Why eating Little’s […]