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Dunbartonshire / Re: Cardross Childrens home Dunbarton
« on: Saturday 28 April 18 10:22 BST (UK)  »
Sorry..misread your post..First World War not second ! Yes I am aware of the history of Strathclyde House..The Renton Bridge was indeed built in 1952 to accommodate access to the Industrial Estate..

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Dunbartonshire / Re: Cardross Childrens home Dunbarton
« on: Friday 27 April 18 22:56 BST (UK)  »
Sorry..Omitted to point out that the bridge crosses the River Leven ;)

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Dunbartonshire / Re: Cardross Childrens home Dunbarton
« on: Friday 27 April 18 22:51 BST (UK)  »
About a quarter of a mile from Cardross Park Home there is a road leading onto Carman Hill.This takes you to the small village of Renton where there is a bridge which takes you to the Industrial Estate and into Dumbarton.I feel that this would be the quickest and safest route for your father to take.As there would have been very little traffic or people around apart from hillwalkers.I have no knowledge of Nun's running the Home but I will try to find out .I hope this information is helpful to you :)

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Dunbartonshire / Re: Cardross Childrens home Dunbarton
« on: Thursday 26 April 18 10:27 BST (UK)  »
My husband was there with his younger brother from 1959 until 1964 when they were both adopted.So you were there within that time frame. He remembers white tiles with green borders and a dorm with many beds set so closely together that you had to almost climb over to get to your allocated bed.He also remembers a Miss Pollock .Does this sound familiar to you ?

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Dunbartonshire / Re: Cardross Childrens home Dunbarton
« on: Wednesday 25 April 18 23:14 BST (UK)  »
Thankyou so much..I am grateful for this information.Clearly I have been misinformed and happy that this beautiful building is still standing.Do you know where l can find more information about Cardross Park or how I might find out online.

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Dunbartonshire / Re: Cardross Childrens home Dunbarton
« on: Tuesday 24 April 18 23:59 BST (UK)  »
Unfortunately Cardross Park Home was demolished some years ago.I would be grateful for any pictures or any other information about the children's home as my husband was there from 1959 until 1964 .

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