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Hermitage Park1343 viewsThe War Memorial is on the left. Date unknown.
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Dining Room1318 viewsPart of the dining room at Shandon Hydropathic Hotel. Originally West Shandon, this magnificent building was the home of Robert Napier, the greatest figure in Clyde shipbuilding and marine engineering in the mid-19th century. During World War One the Hydro became a hospital, and in World War Two it was used by the army. In 1951 it became a hotel again, but in 1957 it was closed and demolished.
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The East Bay1308 viewsLooking towards Craigendoran
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Pier View1304 viewsLooking east from Helensburgh pier, with paddling where the pier car park is now. A funfair on the left and the old Granary can be seen in front of the clock tower. Undated.
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The West Seafront1299 viewsThe exact location is in uncertain. Undated, but note the clothing style.
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Shandon Fishing Pond1275 viewsThis fishing pond was attached to Shandon Hydropathic Hotel, the former home of Clyde shipbuilder Robert Napier.
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On the Row Road1274 viewsPost-marked 1909. On the road to Row (Rhu) with Helensburgh in the background.
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Helensburgh Public Hall and School 19031268 viewsA photograph from the top of the St Columba Church tower, looking up Sinclair Street, published as a postcard by J.Valentine & Co. of Dundee. It shows the chimney of the Malig (or Millig) Mill.
This postcard is part of, and is reproduced by kind permission of, the University of St Andrews Library Special Collection.
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View of Helensburgh1264 viewsLooking over the town and across to the Rosneath Peninsula Appears from the golf course.
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Helensburgh East Bay1231 viewsLooking west from in front of the Queen's Hotel — note writing on seawall. Image date unknown.
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West Princes Street1226 viewsLooking east to Sinclair Street and East Princes Street, with the Municipal Buildings and station on the left. Dated November 1922.
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Shandon Hydropathic Hotel1226 viewsOriginally West Shandon, this magnificent building was the home of Robert Napier, the greatest figure in Clyde shipbuilding and marine engineering in the mid-19th century. During World War One the Hydro became a hospital, and in World War Two it was used by the army. In 1951 it became a hotel again, but in 1957 it was closed and demolished.
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