To be published on 3rd March 2019 Mr. William Frame was born at Douglas, Lanarkshire in 1850, the son of William Frame Snr (a blacksmith) and Margaret Wilson. William was a late 19thCentury carter at Grimson’s Buildings, Stonefield, according to Naismith’s Directory of 1879. William Frame Jnr married Margret Scott in 1882 in Lanark. The […]
This fantastic happy photo is a 1950’s, wedding taking place at Blantyre Old Parish Church. Pictured outside the main door of the church, it would appear the guides are attending, so perhaps a Guide officer being married? The wedding is unknown , so if you recognise the people or are able to confirm the date, […]
Today, we’re taking you back to 1920’s High Blantyre. Pictured on Craigmuir Road is a former building called Smithycroft, which was constructed in 1777. The front part of this building as pictured, opened out on to Craigmuir Road facing over to Blantyre Old Parish Church. The rear, faced on to High Blantyre Railway Station. […]