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The Ridgway Dean Village Family Story by Lynn Ridgway

Nine Ridgway Children brought up in the Dean Village in the late 1930s to the early 1960s.

Dean Village Family Memories.
Dean Village Family Memories.
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Glasgow Shoemaker William Quarrier founded an Organisation called "Orphan Homes" in 1871.
Glasgow Shoemaker William Quarrier founded an Organisation called "Orphan Homes" in 1871.
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1910 - Glasgow Orphan Homes Of Scotland - Where my mother her sister and brother were sent too.
1910 - Glasgow Orphan Homes Of Scotland - Where my mother her sister and brother were sent too.
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1910 - " The reason's why three of its children had to come into care "
1910 - " The reason's why three of its children had to come into care "
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Orphan Cottage 5 - This is where my mum and her sister Barbara were brought up.
Orphan Cottage 5 - This is where my mum and her sister Barbara were brought up.
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Orphan Cottage 32 - This is where my mum's brother John was brought up.
Orphan Cottage 32 - This is where my mum's brother John was brought up.
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Donaldson's Hospital, where my Mother's other Sister and Brother were
Donaldson's Hospital, where my Mother's other Sister and Brother were
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Quarriers sent me this booklet " A self-guided walk of historical Quarriers Village ".
Quarriers sent me this booklet " A self-guided walk of historical Quarriers Village ".
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My mum, Barbara & John may be pictured here " coming home from school ".
My mum, Barbara & John may be pictured here " coming home from school ".
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1921 - This is the " old store building " where my mother, Barbara and John would have bought their sweets.
1921 - This is the " old store building " where my mother, Barbara and John would have bought their sweets.
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All the children in the village attended the sunday service in the church
All the children in the village attended the sunday service in the church
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Picture of the orphan & destitute children playing.
Picture of the orphan & destitute children playing.
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It's possible that John my mother's brother could have trained on this training ship.
It's possible that John my mother's brother could have trained on this training ship.
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Titled "Grant : John" 2nd Page copied from one of the large history books in Quarries Homes Archive
Titled "Grant : John" 2nd Page copied from one of the large history books in Quarries Homes Archive
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My Mother Ann aged 19 photographed in an Edinburgh Studio.
My Mother Ann aged 19 photographed in an Edinburgh Studio.
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My Mother with my Sisters Barbara and Dot
My Mother with my Sisters Barbara and Dot
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My sister Dorothy out for a stroll.
My sister Dorothy out for a stroll.
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Studio photo of my Mum holding my Brother Billy.
Studio photo of my Mum holding my Brother Billy.
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My sisters - Dot with twins Wendy & Marjory.
My sisters - Dot with twins Wendy & Marjory.
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Sister Dorothy, dressed for a Stage Show,
Sister Dorothy, dressed for a Stage Show,
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Cast of the Lex McLean Show.
Cast of the Lex McLean Show.
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Another sister Barbara pictured with our pet dog.
Another sister Barbara pictured with our pet dog.
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Lex McLean with his dog.
Lex McLean with his dog.
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Photo of some of my Sisters and my Brother.
Photo of some of my Sisters and my Brother.
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This is Barbara sitting on the flat roof of our House at number 2 West Mill Lane.
This is Barbara sitting on the flat roof of our House at number 2 West Mill Lane.
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The twin's with me in the middle.
The twin's with me in the middle.
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Dean School Class Photo with twins Wendy & Marjory
Dean School Class Photo with twins Wendy & Marjory
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My Brother Ian pictured in his Dean School Class Photo.
My Brother Ian pictured in his Dean School Class Photo.
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This is me in my Push Chair aged 3.
This is me in my Push Chair aged 3.
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Photo of my Twin Sisters Wendy & Marjory.
Photo of my Twin Sisters Wendy & Marjory.
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Mum making a cup of tea for Sean Connery (James Bond 007)
Mum making a cup of tea for Sean Connery (James Bond 007)
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The twins smartly dressed in their tailored coats,
The twins smartly dressed in their tailored coats,
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My Sister's and I Playing at the stair entrance to our House at 2 West Mill Lane, Dean Village.
My Sister's and I Playing at the stair entrance to our House at 2 West Mill Lane, Dean Village.
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Class photo of the Dean School
Class photo of the Dean School
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A Lovely photo of Babs., Dave Hales her Husband and Baby
A Lovely photo of Babs., Dave Hales her Husband and Baby
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West Mill Lane, Dean Village - Climbing the High "Dean Garden" Gate's.
West Mill Lane, Dean Village - Climbing the High "Dean Garden" Gate's.
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My Sister, Dorothy's "Our Wedding" Invitation.
My Sister, Dorothy's "Our Wedding" Invitation.
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Dorothy arriving for her Wedding accompanied by Lex McLean and his Wife.
Dorothy arriving for her Wedding accompanied by Lex McLean and his Wife.
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This photo was taken at my sister Dorothy's wedding to Stan McCoubrey.
This photo was taken at my sister Dorothy's wedding to Stan McCoubrey.
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My Sister Dorothy and Stan cutting their 3 Tier Wedding Cake.
My Sister Dorothy and Stan cutting their 3 Tier Wedding Cake.
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The twin's from left to right Marjory & Wendy.
The twin's from left to right Marjory & Wendy.
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This is me aged 9, ready for school
This is me aged 9, ready for school
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A Family photo, from left to right - Norma, Mum
A Family photo, from left to right - Norma, Mum
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This is my Brother Ian, wearing his Army Uniform.
This is my Brother Ian, wearing his Army Uniform.
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My Sister Wendy on the flat roof of our Dean Village Home.
My Sister Wendy on the flat roof of our Dean Village Home.
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Wendy and Ian on the flat roof of our House.
Wendy and Ian on the flat roof of our House.
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Fire at my mum's workplace William Mutrie & Son
Fire at my mum's workplace William Mutrie & Son
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High Green, Dean Village
High Green, Dean Village
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That's me holding our dog " Sheena " with my Nephew
That's me holding our dog " Sheena " with my Nephew
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I'm the bigger Indian on the black & white Pony and I was awarded "SECOND PRIZE"
I'm the bigger Indian on the black & white Pony and I was awarded "SECOND PRIZE"
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Photo taken at Broughton Senior Secondary School
Photo taken at Broughton Senior Secondary School
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My Mum did love that little girl, her first grandchild Eileen Hales.
My Mum did love that little girl, her first grandchild Eileen Hales.
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Mum with 5 of her grandchildren.
Mum with 5 of her grandchildren.
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Ian my Brother with his future Wife Anne Creasey.
Ian my Brother with his future Wife Anne Creasey.
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From left to right Dorothy my sister, my Auntie Ann and my Mum
From left to right Dorothy my sister, my Auntie Ann and my Mum
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Left to Right : Ian my Brother with his Fiance Anne Maggie and Bruce their friends.
Left to Right : Ian my Brother with his Fiance Anne Maggie and Bruce their friends.
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Dean Village - Wooden Bridge which spans the Water of Leith.
Dean Village - Wooden Bridge which spans the Water of Leith.
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My Sister - Norma's Wedding Photo.
My Sister - Norma's Wedding Photo.
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The Dean Village Tannery Falls and the Hedgie
The Dean Village Tannery Falls and the Hedgie
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This is a photo of my Sister Ann with her kids, Ian, Craig, Julie & baby Keith,
This is a photo of my Sister Ann with her kids, Ian, Craig, Julie & baby Keith,
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My brother Ian with his family outside their house at 41 Dean Path
My brother Ian with his family outside their house at 41 Dean Path
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Me with my future Husband Milton (Mel) Starr who was in the American Airforce.
Me with my future Husband Milton (Mel) Starr who was in the American Airforce.
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This is me arriving at the Church for my Wedding.
This is me arriving at the Church for my Wedding.
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My Wedding Day with my American Husband Milton (Mel Starr) and my Mum.
My Wedding Day with my American Husband Milton (Mel Starr) and my Mum.
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Marjory's Wedding, I am pictured here wearing a white trouser suit
Marjory's Wedding, I am pictured here wearing a white trouser suit
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This is my Sister Marjory's Wedding with my Brother Ian giving her away.
This is my Sister Marjory's Wedding with my Brother Ian giving her away.
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Marjory's Wedding to Alan Hayden
Marjory's Wedding to Alan Hayden
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Baptism of my son Greg Starr at St Cuthberts RC Church, Slateford Road, Edinburgh
Baptism of my son Greg Starr at St Cuthberts RC Church, Slateford Road, Edinburgh
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Family party at Wendy's house to celebrate the New Year.
Family party at Wendy's house to celebrate the New Year.
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Lovely picture of Wendy my Sister and our Mum at Christmas time.
Lovely picture of Wendy my Sister and our Mum at Christmas time.
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Wendy's Bridesmaid at the Wedding Reception.
Wendy's Bridesmaid at the Wedding Reception.
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Sister Wendy's Wedding Day. I am wearing a Pink Bridesmaid Dress.
Sister Wendy's Wedding Day. I am wearing a Pink Bridesmaid Dress.
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Over 100 year old Ridgway Family Historical Records sent by Quarrier Homes,
Over 100 year old Ridgway Family Historical Records sent by Quarrier Homes,
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This is me, all these year's later in my Home Area of West Mill Lane, Dean Village.
This is me, all these year's later in my Home Area of West Mill Lane, Dean Village.
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Four of the Ridgway family reunited in Colorado, USA.
Four of the Ridgway family reunited in Colorado, USA.
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