Hello Listers I am researching the history of the Queen Victoria Home at Lindisfarne on a pro bono basis in preparation for the 125th anniversary of the Home which will be achieved in 2016. I know that the Home's real beginnings were in "leased" premises at "South Bridgewater [now of course Granton] in 1891. In those earliest years, up till the time that the home managed to get access to funds from the Queen Victoria Jubilee Fund, the home was simply known as “The Convalescent Home” but assumed the “Queen Victoria” title some time around 1900. The original location was a property named "Ardilea" which was described as a two storey building with a good road frontage opposite the Main Line Railway Station [at Granton]. This is not a word for word description but conveys the basics. I have no personal knowledge of this building, despite being broadly familiar with the area over nearly 70 years. I "Googled" the name, found a very brief reference in what I presume to be Dr. Alison Alexander’s Doctoral thesis dealing with the role of women in society. Regrettably, I have had no success in trying to contact Dr. Alexander by email. Ciincidentally, I have also found a record of the sale of the property to an "Alexander" family ca 1900 and then its further sale ca 1914 when the then owner died. At this stage I have not attempted a Property Title search but will do so as the opportunity arises. I am wondering if there is anyone on this list who might have any additional information on "Ardilea," or who might be able to suggest further avenues for research. I will also be searching for information on the later location of the Convalescent Home, in Moonah. I think that was in the general area of the extreme western end of the present Albert Road, "surrounded by orchards and with views of the Derwent River." That will all have to wait. If there is any information anyone might have which my assist my endeavours, or if there are other parties, or resources that someone might think could be of assistance I would be very, very grateful. I apologise for "invading" the list with this request, but I have a fairly formidable task ahead.