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Centenary Cross1373 viewsThe pink granite centenary cross in the centre of Colquhoun Square in 1905. It was donated in 1903 by Sir James Colquhoun, the 30th of Luss and 5th Baronet, to mark the centenary of the granting of the Burgh Charter in 1902. Later it was moved to the north west quadrant of the square for road safety reasons.
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West Helensburgh1372 viewsThe west side of Sinclair Street from just below West Argyle Street, taken from the St Columba Church tower. Circa 1912.
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Helensburgh from Rosneath1371 viewsA view of Helensburgh from above Rosneath, published by E.Eakin, Post Office, Rosneath. Image date unknown, probably early 1900s.
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Railway Yard1367 viewsThe old Helensburgh Central Station railway yard adjacent to East King Street, in the area now occupied by the Co-op, circa 1914. On the left can be seen the Baptist Church, with the original Baptist Church beside the burn behind it.
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East Bay1366 viewsThe East Bay with the pier in the distance. Image date unknown.
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Sinclair Street looking south1364 viewsLooking down Sinclair Street from Princes Street, circa 1955.
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Hermitage Park entrance1363 viewsThe most recent entrance to Hermitage Park — from Sinclair Street — shortly after it was created. In the distance is Hermitage Primary School. Image by courtesy of Helensburgh Library; date unknown.
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The Plaza Ballroom1359 viewsThe Plaza Ballroom at 23 John Street opened in 1927 and was very popular with British and American servicemen during World War Two who knew it as the 'Honky Tonk'. Eventually the site was bought by the Town Council, and in 1970 it was demolished and flats built on the site. From 1913-27 it was the Cine Electric Picture House, closing because of competition from other cinemas.
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Colquhoun Square1358 viewsThe south west quadrant of Colquhoun Square, showing one of the two granite water fountains. Circa 1907.
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Helensburgh West1351 viewsAn aerial view of west Helensburgh, showing Helensburgh Lawn Tennis Club in the days of its original wooden pavilions, and the Helensburgh Football Club pitch at Ardencaple. 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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Stormy seafront1344 viewsA view from the pier on a very stormy day at 3.35 p.m. looking towards the bandstand, the Granary when it was used as a garage, and the Old Parish Church. Image c.1920.
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1912 West Promenade1344 viewsPeople stroll on the seafront promenade and the West Clyde Streets shops have their sunshades down in this 1912 image.
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