The perennial property owners ‘worst nightmare’ once again resurfaced in 1907 as mineral subsidence took hold of stone and limestone properties in Blantyre. Cracks appearing on buildings, properties sloping into the ground and in danger of falling down was once again a talking point as the ravages and consequences of mining in the Blantyre District […]
This brilliant old photo shows the former miner’s homes at Merrys Rows, Low Blantyre. These were located where Elm Street is today. Their proximity to Auchinraith Pit made them particularly susceptible to subsidence and as you can see, there are massive cracks, in what was generally considered housing of a poor standard. Makes me wonder […]
Exploring the demolition of the Stonefield Parish Church Steeple a little further. Attached is a photo of Glasgow Road from 1903. In the middle of the picture, Logan Street leads off to the right (which now would be the road leading up to ASDA petrol Station. The Priory Pub is a notable feature as […]