John Queen posted a 1962 photo depicting his mother, Williamina MacDonald, and grandfather outside High Blantyre Church on her wedding day to Felix Queen. He identified nearby landmarks, including a petrol station, a school, and a drinks factory, providing historical context about the area.
On April 25, 1893, employees of the Blantyre joinery firm Warnock and Walker enjoyed a day off to celebrate Mr. Walker’s marriage. They traveled to Lanark, enjoyed a dinner at the Victoria Hotel, shared well-wishes for the couple, and engaged in leisure activities before returning home. The outing was well organized by Mr. Lighbody and Mr. Bell.
Continuing some Blantyre stories from 131 years ago. Long forgotten, but retold here. A most extraordinary scene took place at a wedding which was celebrated in Blantyre on the evening of Friday 3rd November 1893. A wedding was being celebrated in a house in Springwells and despite the rejoicings, a quarrel had arisen between two […]
Another great Blantyre related photo. The identities of the two wee boys aren’t known but this photo was amongst a collection of Blantyre photos by early photographer David Ritchie. The boys may be brothers, sharing more than a passing resemblance. The buttonhole flowers suggesting they were attending a wedding or celebration, perhaps why they’re very […]
I mentioned the other day about many couples during 1896 being married in the halls of public houses. Well, by stark contrast, was a high society wedding at High Blantyre, which following a church service, ended up back at Crossbasket House. This AI illustration, though struggling a little to recreate Crossbasket, from the article, gives […]
This happy photo is a wedding on 16 March 1957 at the former Stonefield Parish Church, Glasgow Road, Low Blantyre. Marion Cameron and John Brownlie left the church as man and wife, with the Blantyre scouts in attendance. With thanks to Marion for sharing this photo (via A Rochead)
Karen McQuade share this photo, which was taken around 1955 or 1956. It was clearly taken at St Joseph’s RC Church in Blantyre. Her dad, Owen is the best man but does anybody know who the Bride and Groom are? Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our […]