Craigends of the 20th Century


Essays

These essays written by contributors to Craigends of the 20th Century reflect on and interpret the past hundred years.

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Memoirs of a Chauffeur's daughter

Shirley Rankin remembers life in Craigends during the late 40s and early 50s

18 Apr 2008

by Shirley Rankin

Estate workers 1945-1961

A snapshot of working life in Craigends in the years following World War II

19 Apr 2008

by Michael Hopcroft



Estate workers 1901

A snapshot of life in Craigends at the start of the 20th century

19 Apr 2008

Remains of the day

What's left of Craigends country estate, and where to find it

19 Apr 2008



Driving Mrs Cuninghame

The work and duties of a Craigends chauffeur

21 Oct 2008

by Michael Hopcroft

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Hello, I'm Michael Hopcroft.

I grew up in Ardgryffe Crescent (1982-2001) in Craigends.

All I know of Craigends House has come through other people's memories.

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