26 Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan1867

For those researching family in the three towns area.
AnnP
New Poster
New Poster
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon May 11, 2020 7:32 am

26 Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan1867

Post by AnnP »

Hi I have been researching my family tree and found a relative who had lived in Arran up until their late 70's and their death certificate states they died at 26 Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan in 1867 (I know they were still in Arran living with family in 1861).

I was just wondering firstly if anyone knows anything about the history of Montgomerie Street at the time?

If anyone has any pictures on Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan around 1867?

Also if anyone knows if it was common for islanders to relocate to the mainland in later life?

Many thanks in advance :D
hahaya2004
Mega Heid Poster
Mega Heid Poster
Posts: 1586
Joined: Sat Jan 01, 2005 12:22 pm
Location: Germany, formerly Saltcoats

Re: 26 Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan1867

Post by hahaya2004 »

Hi Ann,
This was a description of Montgomerie St. in 1855:
".....having one row of houses on the east side which are mostly occupied during the summer season by visitors to the coast."

By 1867, according to Slater's, the residents were mainly gentry, a church minister, a school, and some businesses.
The entry for No. 26 at the time was "Fullarton, the Misses".

Irene
The most important hour is always the present, the most significant person is the one opposite you right now, and the most necessary deed is always love. - Meister Eckhart (c.1260 - c.1328)
AnnP
New Poster
New Poster
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon May 11, 2020 7:32 am

Re: 26 Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan1867

Post by AnnP »

Thank you so much for the information Irene. It is really appreciated.
hahaya2004
Mega Heid Poster
Mega Heid Poster
Posts: 1586
Joined: Sat Jan 01, 2005 12:22 pm
Location: Germany, formerly Saltcoats

Re: 26 Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan1867

Post by hahaya2004 »

Ann, I found a photo from 1975 showing the demolition of old houses in Montgomerie Street. I presume these were the original ones from the 1800s.
It's photo number 32:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nayesterd ... 2877299112

Irene
The most important hour is always the present, the most significant person is the one opposite you right now, and the most necessary deed is always love. - Meister Eckhart (c.1260 - c.1328)
Penny Tray
Mega Heid Poster
Mega Heid Poster
Posts: 19110
Joined: Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:46 pm

Re: 26 Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan1867

Post by Penny Tray »

The 1966 photograph in the following link gives a good idea of the nature of the street: -

https://canmore.org.uk/collection/1174627
Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.
AnnP
New Poster
New Poster
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon May 11, 2020 7:32 am

Re: 26 Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan1867

Post by AnnP »

Fantastic. Many thanks to you both for the photos.
Post Reply