Complaints about the Stonefield Public Park were heard in June 1967 at a meeting of the 8th District Council. The first concerned the number of children and adults who were increasingly using the boating pond for bathing, particularly during that very hot summer. At times it had been so busy the boats hardly had room […]
How iconic this photo is. From 2000, it’s the end of the blue Oval pool not far from the Station Road entrance to Stonefield Public Park. Some happy memories in warm summers playing in that water as a child. Now all gone. What’s your memories of this pool and fountain? Photo: Veverka collection Featuring Blantyre Project […]
In the immediate Post Millennium years, the derelict boating pond in Stonefield Public Park had become a liability for the council. Needing cleaned out on a regular basis, it was completely unused. Looking back on this former pond two decades later, I cant help but wonder if it could have been used for summer and […]
A wonderfully, happy photo of Stonefield Public Park in the early 1970’s. Shared here by Marie Kelly, the woman pictured is Margaret Kelly (Magunnigal) with son Craig. Pictured is the small oval (blue) pool with the park stretching out in the background looking over towards John Street. The horizon may be misleading if you’re […]
Marie and Davie Kelly kindly shared this photo recently. Marie says, “Davie Kelly & I was looking at old pictures & found one of the Blantyre Public Park. We thought you’d like to see it early 1970s” Taken from the back of the tenements on Glasgow Road, the scene is idyllic and a far […]
With thanks to Lorraine Adair who shared this photo of her dad at Stonefield Public Park in 1973 or possibly 1974. At the back of the park, these flowers were often arranged in beautiful displays, quite often in earlier decades as a flag or clock. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for […]
Don’t you just wish sometimes you could go back for a day to how Stonefield Public Park used to be. Just friends and a climbing frame or two in the sun. Photo from 1978 showing the park equipment and kids out enjoying themselves….. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use […]