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Title: Clydebank model's where to find info
Post by: louisemccrea on Thursday 21 January 10 20:35 GMT (UK)

Hi

I have a ancestor who was a drunk and down and out he went into a model in Clydebank possibly run by the salvation army but i have no idea where to start looking i can't find any info on model's and don't know if the salvation army could help me or not. 

Any idea's would be great

Louise  :D

Title: Re: Clydebank model's where to find info
Post by: winniep on Friday 22 January 10 08:46 GMT (UK)

Hi there

I too had a relative who was in a model I managed to get a picture of the model in miller lane clydebank from the clydebank library. There was also a place called the benbow hotel in dalmuir which I think was also mentioned

Regards

Winniep :)

Title: Re: Clydebank model's where to find info
Post by: louisemccrea on Friday 29 January 10 21:07 GMT (UK)

Hi

Thanks for that i will look in to them i stay near Clydebank so i might see if there library has any history

Louise

Title: Re: Clydebank model's where to find info
Post by: pettsy on Saturday 17 July 10 22:05 BST (UK)

My gg grandfather was in a model too, Risk Street, in Clydebank.

Title: Re: Clydebank model's where to find info
Post by: joette on Monday 22 November 10 04:12 GMT (UK)

The Benbow was destroyed in the Clydebank Blitz as far as I know it was near the plots at Agammenon St.

Title: Re: Clydebank model's where to find info
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Monday 22 November 10 06:47 GMT (UK)

For the non-scots, could someone explain what a "model" is, please :)

Title: Re: Clydebank model's where to find info
Post by: bleckie on Monday 22 November 10 07:56 GMT (UK)

Hi

This is for Berlin bob

this is the best description I could find for you until someone with more knowledge comes along

http://www.gcu.ac.uk/heatherbank/pdfs/fs2mlh.pdf

Yours Aye
BruceL

Title: Re: Clydebank model's where to find info
Post by: joette on Monday 22 November 10 15:07 GMT (UK)

I think that is an excellent description of the "Model".
My Great-Uncle was living in the Benbow in the 1920's after his Father died-he was only 18.At one point he was living along with others in the Old Kilpatrick hills in a tent.This was to beat the dreaded Means Test-his Mother & father were seperated & both in ill -health if his wage was seen as coming into either household what meagre help they got would have gone-an apprentice didn't make much anyway. >:(

Title: Re: Clydebank model's where to find info
Post by: RJ_Paton on Monday 22 November 10 15:48 GMT (UK)

Quote from: Berlin-Bob on Monday 22 November 10 06:47 GMT (UK)

For the non-scots, could someone explain what a "model" is, please :)

Originally as stated in the provided link "Model Lodging Housing" was an attempt to provide reasonable standard housing for the homeless. The association which started this called itself the Model Lodging Association intending that their housing would become the de facto standard for such provision.

As the years went on the term was shortened to Model and became a generic term for any lodging provided for the homeless - regardless of the standards.

In the vast majority of cases the accomodation provided was in a dormitory style and was provided on a first come first served basis. Despite this, overcrowding and the hygiene problems that go with it was always a problem and "models" gained the reputation of being only a small step above the workhouse. Some, ran by organisations such as the Salvation Army, tried to maintain standards and to provide a decent level of care.

Title: Re: Clydebank model's where to find info
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Monday 22 November 10 16:25 GMT (UK)

Thanks for the explanations :)