Continuing the detailed story of how the David Livingstone Centre was transformed from run down slum in the 1920s to a National museum that Scotland could be proud of. I’ve transcribed this text from the 1940s which today explores taking ownership of the park grounds: “The transfer to our Trust of the property was formally […]
When the new homes at Ness Drive were built in the Village, some intention was given to leave the trees around them. The large trees had been there for many years before. Even when Councillors named Ness Drive in 1979, just ahead of the street being built, discussion had already taken place to ensure […]
Another great photo of the David Livingstone Centre. Shuttle Row peeks through the large trees, a scene quite different today. This photo is perhaps 1930s or 40s and is courtesy of Gordon Cook. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our visitors said: Andy Callaghan Looked pretty much […]
This fabulous photo was recently shared by Alex Rochead. Taken in the mid 20th Century, what’s noticeable right away are the beautiful large trees, now no longer there. Some of these trees may have been later felled in the 1970s to make way for the Africa Pavilions. Shuttle Row, a museum by the time of […]
These two photos are from 1985 showing the open areas of the developed Whistleberry Road looking over to the A725 East Kilbride Expressway, then still a comparatively new road. This is a perfect example of how nature can regain a foothold, even in the most unlikely of urban environments. In the space of 34 years, […]
In September 1979, Hamilton District Council gave their thumbs up for plans to go ahead and make Blantyre beautiful. To remove the demolition scar on Blantyre, trees, bushes and grass was to be planted in many separate areas. One prominent area was to be the Stonefield Public Park, immediately across from the proposed shopping centre […]
Several people over the years have asked me about this, so hopefully this answers the question, “When were the trees planted at Larkfield Bing?” On Friday 10th March 1978, two councillors put their backs into it along with more than a little help from dozens of local schoolchildren, to make Blantyre a more beautiful […]