2014

NJ2262 : Anderson's Institution

taken 10 years ago, near to Elgin, Moray, Scotland

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Anderson's Institution
Anderson's Institution
Andrew Anderson (c 1747-1824) was brought up in Elgin. His mother, Marjorie Gilzean, was destitute after the death of her parents and of her husband, also Andrew Anderson. They were so poor that they lived in the ruins of the Cathedral, and it is said that Andrew's cradle was the font in the anteroon beside the chapter house. Young Andrew joined the Army and rose through the ranks to become a general. He left £70,000 to build the Elgin Institution for the Support of Old Age and Education of Youth, and this building, designed by Archibald Simpson, was built in 1830-1833. Initially the building provided a school for 50 resident children, plus accommodation for 10 old people. It is now a care home for elderly people. See LinkExternal link

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Geographical Context: Health and social services
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NJ2262, 74 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Anne Burgess   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 10 April, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 11 April, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NJ 2222 6275 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:38.8755N 3:18.2865W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NJ 2227 6279
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