From 1903 to 1907, Blantyre was known as “Lanarkshire Lourdes” because of the “miracles” of William Rae, a bonesetter. Known as the “Bloodless Surgeon” he saw as many 360 patients a day and once helped 100 children to walk again in 24hrs.
References
Penny Illustrated News. 2nd July 1904. pg. 4.