Saturday 12th February 1910 saw a savage domestic incident at the Village spill out into the street, then later relived in Court. A warning this story, some 111 years old does contain upsetting content. John Irvine, a miner living at Waterloo Row had been paid that weekend and had spent the day drinking in Blantyre […]
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Annie Gilmour Dawson’s child
Here’s a story of a single woman who pursued money for the ‘upkeep’ of her illegitimate child at Blantyre Works, The Village in 1903. On 13th June 1903 at Hamilton Sheriff Court, Annie Gilmour Dawson of Mid Row, Blantyre raised an action against the father of her newborn child. Annie was already designated as ‘poor’ […]
Stealing from Village Gardens
Elliot Ancestry at the Village
Jean Pearson emailed me recently, commenting, “My Grandfather died in Blantyre on the 20th of August 1906. His Name was George William Elliot. He lived at 11 Waterloo Row Blantyre and was a coal Miner. I am trying to find an inquest report from the newspaper of that period. I would appreciate any help you […]
1930 Blantyre Mills Postcard
This photo is of Blantyre Mills at Blantyre Village Works. The inscription on the postcard states “The Clyde at Livingstone Memorial” suggesting a time after the centre opened in 1929. On the far left appears to be Waterloo Row, which went on fire in January 1928. The Pey Bridge can be seen spanning the Clyde. […]
Blantyre Village Works School
<<< Back to Schools I’m excited to show this photo, which I dont believe has ever been published or seen in general public. Pictured in some remarkable detail is the Blantyre Village Works School, near to the birthplace of David Livingstone. A crowd of 26 people most likely the pupils and teachers, face out towards […]
1931 Waterloo Row Plateau
Pictured in 1931 is the Suspension Bridge, photographed from Bothwell side looking over to Blantyre Works. The building on the hill is the Blantyre Works School, which David Livingstone himself had attended. The Bridge was built in 1852 and demolished in 1949. The tollbooth was on the Blantyre side at the entrance to the bridge. […]