The former Jean Street Primary School designed by H & D Barclay and opened in 1884, was a popular school in Port Glasgow and could house 460 pupils. It closed in the late 1970s.
The local author and teacher Janetta Bowie (1907-1996) taught here for a short while after graduating. Her book Penny Buff - described life in local schools in the 1930s.
You can see an old picture of the school at the McLean Museum website. Thank goodness the old building hasn't been destroyed like so many others in Inverclyde and has now been turned into flats.
So what is happening with it now? it looks a superb building
ReplyDeleteSorry Bill - its been turned into flats. Just amended posts. I should have mentioned that fact!
DeleteThat is so cool. My Father in law went to school there in the 1920s
ReplyDeleteMy Great Grandfather (Edwin Lowe, 1856-1937) was School Janitor at Jean Street School, and I have a photo taken of him (maybe about 1920-1930, in his 70's). Would there be any archive records anywhere of him there do you know? I have the photo to share if required.
ReplyDeleteHello Kenny, I'm sorry but I don't know of any records, perhaps someone who reads this blog might be able to help.
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