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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Lanarkshire => Topic started by: Duneane on Sunday 26 July 20 15:37 BST (UK)
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Hi there - I had a relative who died in 1920 aged 17 of Influenzal Pneumonia (Spanish ‘Flu?).
His address was given as “The Victoria Home, Motherwell”.
Can anybody tell me where this was situated and whether it was an orphanage or a working man’s hostel?
Thanks.
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From the Motherwell Times 24 November 1899
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It was indeed a working man's Model Lodging House, situated in Orbiston Street at the corner of Meadow Road. It was still there in the 1950's but not used as a Model, although I'm not too sure of that, to be honest!
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On closer inspection of the 1925 Motherwell Directory, the postal address for Victoria Home is given as No.1 Meadow Road. The superintendent's name was John Grant and the various occupants are listed individually by surname throughout the directory.
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Thanks very much for the information.
I presume it was the building circled on the map then...?
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Yes, I would say so.
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Here is a poor Reproduction from Motherwell times, could this Stepeck building be, The Victoria Home.
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That's the very one Lud, Jan Stepek was a self-made man, probably a millionaire (when that meant something) he had an electrical shop on Brandon Street, opposite the Dalziel Arms almost, and also his original shop in Hamilton. The first big electrical retailer in the county I think, just when folk were able to afford to buy, rather than rent, their own television. (I think he was from Poland?)
I also like the other picture, of the Flemington Bar, it was a rough shop, Mrs Givens wouldn't have stood for the carry-on in there! I remember Big Mary the barmaid and Martin Smith who sang there at the weekends, he lived in my street.
Happy dazes. ;D
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Brilliant!
Thanks to both of you for all your help.
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