90-year-old copy of The Herald found in box hidden in church wall

Glasgow: A hidden box was found in a church wall. Rumors about it had circulated for years. Finally, it was opened during a Sunday service.

Inside, they discovered a copy of the Glasgow Herald from September 7, 1934. Unlike today’s papers, it had no big headlines.

Instead, it listed deaths, marriages, and church notices. This showed how important church life was back then.

The box also contained coins and documents, including a magazine from the Church of Scotland. It was called Life and Work and dated back to the same month in 1934.

The magazine cost two pence and featured articles on various topics. It highlighted the church’s work in social care and community support.

They also found a folded copy of the local Milngavie and Bearsden Herald, which is still published today.

New Kilpatrick Parish Church is one of Scotland’s oldest congregations. Last year, they celebrated 375 years as a parish.

The parish minister, Rev Roddy Hamilton, called the time capsule a fascinating find. He noted that the coins were all dated 1934.

Children were especially intrigued by the coins. They are used to cards and mobile payments, unlike the heavy coins of the past.

One document was the order of service from the foundation stone laying in 1934. The minister at that time was Rev James McCardel.

Rev Hamilton mentioned plans for the capsule’s contents. The developer of the old building wants to display some coins in the new vestibule.

They might also bury a new capsule with today’s newspapers and coins. This could include letters, mobile phones, and stories from the community.

Heritage month is coming up in September. It’s a great time to create a new time capsule, just like the original.

This way, future generations can see over 200 years of church history. Wouldn’t it be fun to see what they think in 100 years?