Having done lots of research in the 1890’s era, I’ve found many occasions where Mr William Small, miner agent of Blantyre was involved in heated discussions. As a member of Blantyre Parish Council, his forthright ideas and opinions were often challenged and his outspoken nature could see him rub people “up the wrong way”. Quite […]
This is the story of how William Small, miner’s Secretary of Oliva Cottage, Forrest Street almost had a change in occupation and if he had done, his name may not have been given to one of the Crescents. Acquiring a shop in Station Road, Blantyre in Springtime 1899, he applied for a public house certificate. […]
During October 1905, at a meeting of Blantyre School Board, a rather amusing anecdote about the late William Small was heard. As the Board members fondly remembered Mr Small, one told a story which had never previously been circulated and was perfectly described here. Mr Small had been a man of many interests. This man, […]
Westeuk Concert Hall (Stonefield House) When looking back at Blantyre’s history, perhaps one of Blantyre’s least known and hardly explored buildings was the ‘Westneuk Concert Hall’ on Glasgow Road. Incredibly this plot of land devoted to public entertainment would later become a house, then in future years once again serve the community for purposes […]
I’ve seen a few inaccurate reports about Mr. William Small, the trade unionist, largely due to errors and misunderstandings because his son was ALSO a trade unionist called William B Small. I’ve set out to make a correct entry online about William Small, as follows: Small Mr. William – b1845 – d1903 was a […]
The date is 6th January 1947, the location is Dixon’s Pit number 3 in High Blantyre. This historic day was remembered by many people in Blantyre, for it was the day the Coal Mines were Nationalised. The NCB, (National Coal Board) took over from the Colliery owners in a Nationwide effort to save jobs and […]