Blantyre History

Blantyre is the village in Scotland where David Livingstone was born. While this is one of its more famous identifiers, it has existed long before and long since David lived and worked here.

This collection features images and objects of Blantyre’s history.

Do you recognise the subjects of any of these photographs?

Blantyre Cotton Works

Blantyre Cotton Works

Shuttle Row

Shuttle Row

Old School

Old School

Blantyre Lodge

Blantyre Lodge

Wages Office

Wages Office

Sewing Sampler

Sewing Sampler

Saucer

Saucer

Cup

Cup

Stamp

Stamp