During 1916, local Schools finished up for term on Friday 30th June and Blantyre children ran gleefully out their schools into the streets knowing a full summer lay ahead. That day though, was marked by other newsworthy events. During the evening, three girls were walking along Glasgow Road when one of them slipped and fell […]
From the book, “Blantyre Glasgow Road – The Real Story” by Paul Veverka (c) 2017 Turner’s Buildings (Central Buildings) One of the most populated buildings ever on Glasgow Road was the former Turner’s Buildings, or as they were also known, Central Buildings. Before we explore this, lets clear up yet ‘ainother incorrectly previously […]