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The Tree Seat1379 viewsThe Tree Seat in Hermitage Park with what looks like a grass tennis court in the background. The buildings to the left of the tree I may be part of Malig Mill, and if this is so it would date the photo to be before 1922.
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Helensburgh Esplanade1375 viewsA family group on the west esplanade. Date unknown.
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West Clyde Street1365 viewsLooking east from close to Cairndhu Avenue. Undated.
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Popular Beach1362 viewsA 1920 picture, published by M.C.Robertson, of West End Library, Helensburgh, showing lots of people paddling in the Clyde beside Helensburgh pier.
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Craigendoran from the pier1354 viewsAn unusual view of the homes and the Reynolds Station Hotel on Craigendoran seafront, taken from the pier. Circa 1906.
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Kidston view1353 viewsA view of the Gareloch from Kidston Park, circa 1939.
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Wishing Well1350 viewsThe Hermitage Park wishing well. Legend has it that a hermit lived in and gave his name to Hermitage Park. This wishing well was known as the Hermit's Well, and it was said that he granted a wish to those who drank from the copper ladle inside. It exists to this day, but is in a very poor state. Image date unknown.
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Helensburgh Seafront1349 viewsDate unknown.
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Helensburgh town centre1337 viewsAn aerial view of the pier and the town centre, showing the outdoor swimming pool, the Old Parish Church, the Central Station and the railway goods yard. The image, date unknown, is from the collection of William Orr of Rhu, who was at one time the Burgh Engineer before becoming the Assistant Engineer for Argyllshire, and it was supplied by his great nephew, Alistair Quinlan.
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Colquhoun Square Centenary Cross1334 viewsMembers of the public and two police officers in Colquhoun Square before the Centenary Monument was moved from the centre of the square to the north west quadrant. Date unknown.
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Hermitage Park sun dial1334 viewsA family cluster round the sun dial in the rose garden of Hermitage Park. Image circa 1938.
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Esplanade and putting green1333 viewsAn atmospheric picture of the esplanade and putting green looking west, possibly circa 1930.
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