I do like social history snippets. My friend Archie Simm shared with me recently some memories of various things once delivered reliably around Blantyre. Like Milk for example. He added, “I remember the days when we could count on the milk being delivered in bottles before 8:00am and depending where you were on the route, […]
In the “coaffin”at the Hoolet’s Nest. The date is 1982. Pictured is Hugh Simm (L) and Archie Simm who came back from Texas specifically for the Cup Final. The cup toured several places in Blantyre that year. L to R is Jim O’Neill, Jimmy Boyle, John Bryson, John (the “Sheriff”) Jackson. With thanks to Archie […]
Auchinraith Primary School have a fantastic new annual award for pupils and it’s all thanks to Blantyre Project friend and ex Auchinraith pupil, Archie Simm! Pictured is the “The Robert Burns Award for EXCELLENCE IN RECITATION” award. The statuette stands 12″ tall (16″ with base) and is an amazing 13 pounds of solid bronze. The accompanying […]
Archie Simm has kindly written and shared this article about William Paton (affectionately known as Auld Wullie). A nice piece of recorded history and remembering a man who led an interesting life. “When the surge of coal mines proliferated in the late 1800’s in Blantyre and surrounding areas, the influx of miners and their families […]
Here’s a great article kindly written and provided by reader, Archie Simm. “On June 2nd , 1953 as part of the Queen Elizabeth 2nd, Coronation, throughout the UK there were neighbourhood and community celebrations big and small. Beech Place (a small cul-de-sac off Auchinraith Road between Elm Street and Logan Street) held their own neighbourhood […]
Today, I received a flurry of emails from Blantyre Project Archie Simm, who is currently on holiday in America. He’s staying at the MOST AMAZING venue! After a recent operation, Archie was taking some time out to holiday with his wife for their 40th Wedding Anniversary and decided to spend a 3 night stay at […]