On October 29, 1892, a new ambulance waggon was unveiled in Blantyre, following a community fundraising effort that raised over £150. A public meeting was held to celebrate this achievement, with notable attendees discussing the importance of the ambulance for local emergencies. Rev Pryde emphasized its significance amidst past tragedies.
On October 29, 1892, in Blantyre, men gathered to inspect a new ambulance waggon. Mr. Hastie’s telephone installation provided entertainment and curiosity until an unexpected call about a supposed accident at Auchenraith Colliery sent the ambulance rushing, only to discover it was a test. The gathering shifted back to its original purpose, discussing the new waggon.
On Tuesday 7th August 1894, almost 130 years ago, William Shepherd a miner of High Blantyre stood in court accused of stealing coal. Now it’s easy to look back at historical entries in newspapers and conclude that somebody was simply a thief, just because history has them up in court for that charge, but in […]