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« on: Tuesday 17 August 21 18:36 BST (UK) »
Hello,
The 1861 Census shows my GG Grandfather living at a 'railway construction workers camp' located on Bruntons Hill Farm, which was then still part of the Netherby Hall Estate. I assume that land was leased to the railway construction company to provide accommodation and food for its workers. This was for the construction of the 'Border Union Railway' or 'Waverley Route'.
There were 7 temporary dwellings, providing accommodation for 21 labourers and their families: a total of 49 people including 17 children.
My G Grandfather who was then aged 9, was recorded as a "Scholar"; many of the other children were also 'scholars'. This implies that they was attending a school somewhere in the vicinity.
I would love to hear from any enthusiasts of Netherby Hall who might be able to shed some light on this for me. I believe there was a Netherby School: are there any records?