Pictured here in 1999 just before it opened, is the current David Livingstone Bridge, near the David Livingstone Memorial Centre. Photographed by Robert Stewart. The bridge previous to this wasn’t of the best construction. Indeed, so many shortcuts were taken on it’s construction, that by the 1990′s it was deemed unsafe and was eventually replaced […]
I had to double take when this pictured arrived with me. Pictured is Aggie Bains cottage on Bardykes Road, complete with the little lane and the Barnhill Tavern. However, it’s not the 1933 picture that you may have seen before. It was photographed on a misty Boxing day in December 2014, by Robert Stewart. I […]
I’m listing these here for reference. Robert Stewart once compiled this list of Blantyre People and professions between 1883 – 1890. Robert shared them with me in 2014 and they’re listed here if ever need referred back to. An interesting list of almost 100 people. Curious, in its own right. 1 Blantyre – 1883 – […]
Over the last few months, I have to offer particular thanks to Blantyre man, Robert Stewart who has been taking photos of Blantyres buildings and sights for several decades and sharing them here. Photos of buildings that may not have seemed particularly important at the time, now take on a new meaning, especially after they’ve […]
With 2015 starting off with a cold, snowy start, finally he snows started to melt in early February 2015. The Winter sunshine provided an excellent opportunity for some great seasonal photos and taking the opportunity on 5th February 2015, Robert Stewart used a particularly clear and crispy day to take these two photos at Milheugh […]
A beautiful photo from Blantyre man Robert Stewart that could easily be a Christmas card. Pictured are the Calder Falls at Milheugh on 1st December 2010. That harsh Winter saw temperatures drop to minus fifteen with prolonged periods of snow. The picture is a reminder how beautiful Blantyre can be in Winter, even in weather […]
Here are several interesting Blantyre adverts that featured in Naismith’s Business Directory of 1879. James Hazels and Robert Stewart offer builderswork in High Blantyre including plumbing and slating. James B.H Struthers promotes his takeover of the Masonic Hall buildings in being a fine establishment for a party. Meantime Robert Davidson advertises his sawmills in Auchinraith […]