School at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
Children pouring out of the school at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The Homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier, a successful shoemaker from Greenock, who developed an interest in the welfare of deprived street children
Picture No
10418925
Media ID
47549284
Size
4733px x 2974px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Source
Unattributed photograph on a postcard published by Valentine's
Date
early 20th century
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Charitable Deprived Greenock Orphan Orphanage Orphans Quarrier Renfrewshire Shoemaker Weir
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