Quarrier Collection

Fire Station at Quarriers Homes, Bridge Of Weir
Fire station, fire engine, ladders and uniformed firemen at the Quarriers childrens homes, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The cottage homes were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire
Aerial view of the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The Homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

General Store at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The general store at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Jars of sweets feature prominently on its shelves

School at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
Children pouring out of the school at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The Homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

In a large quarry in Ravaccione, a huge block of marble is being transported to the valley with a system of ropes. In the quarry, a few small masonry buildings

"Canal Chiosa (Cave di Carrara)" Carrara. Date of Photograph:1890-1900

Group of quarriers at work in one of the quarries of Ravaccione (Carrara). A ravine with marble walls on each side has a floor strewen with blocks and fragments of various sizes Carrara

"Cave di Carrara- Lorano" Carrara Lorano. Date of Photograph:1890-1900

In a quarry in Torrione (Carrara) with candid marble walls a group of workers are attaching helicoidal wire to the rock Carrara. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Railway station with laborers loading marble blocks onto railway wagons, three pairs of oxen with transport wagons are visible Carrara. Date of Photograph:1896-1896

A moment in the process of working the marble: the block of marble is cut into slabs by a machine Massa Carrara. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Some excavators in the Apuan Alps participate in the lizzatura (hemping) of the marble, that is, the transport to the valley of several blocks held together with hemp (lizza) ropes

Exavators at work in a quarry of the "Fabbricotti" firm at Lorano, in the Apuan Alps Massa Carrara Apuan Alps, Lorano. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Excavators at work at the "Fabbricotti" marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany Massa Carrara Apuan Alps. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Cavatories at work in a marble quarry near Carrara Massa Carrara. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Excavators at work along a steep wall of a marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany. Massa Carrara Apuan Alps. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

The marble quarry "Fabbricotti in Gioja" on the Apuan Alps in Tuscany Massa Carrara Apuan Alps. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Three men observe the work of several excavators in the Apuan Alps. Behind them is an enormous block of marble already squared off and ready to be transported to the valley Massa Carrara Apuan Alps

Apuan Alps (Carrara). Monoliths being transported on sledges in the quarries Massa Carrara Apuan Alps. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Carrara. Workers in a marble quarry Carrara. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Excavators in front of a railroad convoy loaded with blocks of marble at Ravaccione, in the Apuan Alps Massa Apuan Alps, Ravaccione. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Alpi Apuane (Carrara). Quarrymen and blocks of marble being squared Massa Carrara Apuan Alps. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Exavators below the walls of marble in a quarry, in the Apuan Alps Massa Carrara Apuan Alps. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Excavators at work at a marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany. Some of them are seated on blocks of marble already squared off. Massa Carrara Apuan Alps. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Two machines for squaring off marble at work at a quarry in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany Massa Carrara Apuan Alps. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Several men around an enormous block of marble already squared off, just transported to the valley from the quarries in the Apuan Alps Carrara Carrara Marina. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Numerous oxen transport an enormous convoy containing marble, just brought down to the valley from an Apuan quarry Massa Carrara Apuan Alps. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Several excavators in the Apuan Alps are in the process of loading the blocks of marble onto the car of a steam locomotive, or ciabattona" (shuffler)

Carrara: several men dismantle the sleds of marble that have just reached the valley on a track convoy Carrara. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Some excavators at work in a marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, in Tuscany Massa Carrara Apuan Alps. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Quarryman at work Florence. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Quarrymen at work at the Maghi quarry in Porretta Terme Porretta Terme Cava Maghi. Date of Photograph:ante 1878

Loading blocks of marble at the quarry of Ravaccione Carrara. Date of Photograph:1890-1900

Quarriers Glasgow City Orphan Home
The Glasgow City Orphan Home opened by James Quarrier in 1875. Date: Date unknown

Excavators at work at a marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, in Tuscany (b / w photo)
1252422 Excavators at work at a marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, in Tuscany (b/w photo) by Corsini, A. (fl.1900); (add.info.: Corsini, A)

Excavators at work at a marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany (b / w photo)
1252427 Excavators at work at a marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany (b/w photo) by Corsini, A. (fl.1900); (add.info.: Corsini, A)

Loading blocks of marble at the quarry of Ravaccione (b / w photo)
1249340 Loading blocks of marble at the quarry of Ravaccione (b/w photo) by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Alinari, Fratelli Carrara, Massa e Carrara)

Some excavators pose between the walls of the "Fabbricotti in Gioja"marble quarry in the Apuan Alps
1252499 Some excavators pose between the walls of the " Fabbricotti in Gioja" marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, in Tuscany (b/w photo) by Corsini, A. (fl.1900); (add.info.: Corsini, A)

Excavators at work along a steep wall of a marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany. (b / w photo)
1252410 Excavators at work along a steep wall of a marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany. (b/w photo) by Corsini, A. (fl.1900); (add.info.: Corsini, A)

Group of quarriers at work in one of the quarries of Ravaccione, c. 1890-1900 (b / w photo)
ALI234801 Group of quarriers at work in one of the quarries of Ravaccione, c.1890-1900 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Carrara, Tuscany, Italy; Alinari

Three men observe the work of several excavators in the Apuan Alps. Behind them is an enormous block of marble already
1252405 Three men observe the work of several excavators in the Apuan Alps. Behind them is an enormous block of marble already squared off and ready to be transported to the valley (b/w photo)

Quarrymans Tools 18th C
Various tools including pickaxes and hammers, used by quarriers in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

William Quarrier
WILLIAM QUARRIER philanthropist Date: 1829 - 1903

William and Isabella Quarrier
William Quarrier (1829-1903) with his wife Isabella. Quarrier, a successful shoemaker from Greenock, Renfrewshire, took an interest in the welfare of deprived street children

Drapery Store at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The drapery store at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The Homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

Wash House at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The wash house at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

Laundry at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The laundry at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Items came to the laundry for finishing after first being washed in the wash house

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"Discovering the Rich History of Quarriers Homes in Bridge Of Weir, Renfrewshire" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of Quarriers Homes, located in the charming town of Bridge Of Weir. This historic site holds a multitude of stories and memories that have shaped the lives of many. At the heart of this community stands the Fire Station at Quarriers Homes, serving as a symbol of safety and protection for its residents and has witnessed countless heroic acts and remains an integral part of this tight-knit neighborhood. The General Store at Orphan Homes of Scotland is another significant landmark within Quarriers Homes. Here, locals would gather to purchase their daily necessities, creating a sense of unity amongst them. Education played a vital role in shaping young minds within this community. The School at Orphan Homes provided children with knowledge and opportunities for growth, ensuring they had a bright future ahead. Quarriers Glasgow City Orphan Home also played its part in providing shelter and care for those who needed it most. Its doors were always open to offer support during challenging times. Beyond Bridge Of Weir lies Tuscany's Apuan Alps - home to breathtaking marble quarries that have stood tall for centuries. Excavators tirelessly worked amidst these majestic mountains, extracting blocks upon blocks of exquisite marble that would shape architectural wonders around the world. Black-and-white photographs capture moments frozen in time; excavators posing proudly between quarry walls or diligently working along steep slopes. These images transport us back to c. 1890-1900 when groups of skilled quarriers labored together at Ravaccione Quarry – their dedication etched into every stone extracted from its depths. As we delve into history's embrace, let us remember those who built bridges between past and present – both figuratively through their resilience within Quarriers Homes and literally through constructing magnificent structures from Tuscany's quarries.