Old Blantyre
Old Blantyre by Rhona Wilson, published by Richard Stenlake in 1996, presents a visual exploration of the historical landscape of Blantyre through a collection of photographs. This edition, comprising 52 pages, captures significant sites associated with David Livingstone’s early life, including the old Blantyre Mills where he worked before embarking on his journey to Africa. The images also depict former landmarks such as the Picture House and Broadway cinemas, as well as the High Blantyre station and various tenements and shops.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of the area’s rich history, showcasing long-lost mansions like Millheugh House and the hamlet of Auchentibber, highlighted by its unique statue garden and local quoiting club. The book serves as a nostalgic reminder of the community’s past, inviting reflection on the changes that have shaped Blantyre over time. Through these photographs, Wilson provides an engaging glimpse into the historical significance of this region in Great Britain.
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Photographs of the old Blantyre Mills show David Livingstone’s workplace before he left Scotland for a new life in Africa as a missionary. Former landmarks in High and Low Blantyre include the old Picture House and Broadway cinemas, High Blantyre station and the tenements and shops that included the Station Cafe. There are long-lost mansions such as Millheugh House, and two interesting pictures of the nearby hamlet of Auchentibber – one showing its amazing statue garden and the other the local quoiting club
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