Quarndon

Submitted by danielwettling on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 21:13

I read a lot about the building Quarndon on the peak. Sometimes it is mentioned that the building doesn't exist anymore. But isn't this that building which still stands on the right side when walking up the peak via the old peak road, nestled on a the edge on a slope ? The windows are sealed now and I don't know if it still used. For what purpose was that particular house built ? I guess around end of the 19. century ? 

Hi Daniel,

There is a "place" page for Quarndon at https://gwulo.com/node/5108. It was on Mt Austin Road between the Peak Tram Upper Terminus and the Mt Austin Barracks, but is long gone by now. Sorry, I'm not familiar with the building you are referring to on Old Peak Road.

Hi GW,

Thank you so much for your kind reply. Guess I have mixed up the buildings. I was referring to the building which stands next to the Victoria Gap Sub Station Building, further on the right side, when walking up the old peak road. I have learned that this particular building was for the Chair Coolies and other workers. ? When has that "Coolie" house been built ? And for what purpose was the Victoria Gap Sub Station Building, and built what year ? 

Once again thank you so much and have a good weekend, Best regards,   Daniel