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William Taynton753 viewsWilliam Taynton is seen with large cathode ray tubes at Radiolympia in 1939.
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Gareloch ships783 viewsA view of the Gareloch, looking towards Shandon Hydro and the head of the loch, with three merchant ships laid up. Image date unknown.
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Shows no more575 viewsAn Argyll and Bute Council report has recommended that the lease granted to Codona’s Amusements for its site next to Helensburgh pier should not be renewed when it expires in November because of the project for a multi-million pound 'centrepiece' development for the town on the waterfront. The shows have been operated by the family firm in summer for several decades. Photo by Stewart Noble.
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Knockderry Castle, Cove2116 viewsBuilt on the site of a Danish fort about 1855 to the design of the famous architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson, Knockderry Castle at Cove became the family home of the Templeton carpet manufacturing family. In 1896-7 another famous architect, William Leiper, designed an extension and a lodge for John Templeton, and a famous guest of his at the castle was millionaire philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. For some years a hotel, it is now a private residence again. Image circa 1970.
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Jack and the Entertainers720 viewsHelensburgh-born Jack Buchanan (1891-1957), a major UK musical comedy, revue and film star, choreographer, director, producer and manager, demonstrates his disarming, casual style, with fellow members of the 'Helensburgh Entertainers' in 1926.
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Sinclair Street looking north1290 viewsLooking up Sinclair Street from below Princes Street, circa 1908.
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Comet flywheel677 viewsThe Comet flywheel and Henry Bell's anvil were on display in Hermitage Park for many years, then were moved to the East Bay as part of the 2002 Helensburgh bicentenary celebrations. Image circa 1926.
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Sinclair Street908 viewsThis picture of the foot of Sinclair Street in 1901 was republished as a postcard by Dumbarton District Libraries. On the right is the entrance to Waldie's Garage and Stabling, and beyond W.G.Christie's grocers shop.
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Beat Retreat61 viewsA large crowd on Helensburgh seafront listen to a pipe band beating the retreat. Image, date unknown, supplied by Malcolm LeMay.Oct 17, 2021
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Storm damage27 viewsA 1911 storm caused serious damage to Craigendoran pier. Image supplied by Malcolm LeMay.Oct 17, 2021
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Craigendoran storm56 viewsGales lash Craigendoran station and pier in 1911. Image supplied by Malcolm LeMay.Oct 17, 2021
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Ship aground34 viewsThe SS Siberian after being blown ashore in the Gareloch in a storm in 1911. Image supplied by Malcolm LeMay.Oct 16, 2021
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Suffragette poster74 viewsWhat appears to be a home-made poster about a visit to Helensburgh by suffragette campaigner Adela Pankhurst, possibly on July 29 1909. Image supplied by Malcolm LeMay.Oct 16, 2021
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Mystery group37 viewsA well dressed group in the field between Helensburgh and Ardencaple, including an officer from the Training Ship Empress. The occasion and the date is not known. Image supplied by Malcolm LeMay.Oct 16, 2021
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!885 Clyde map37 viewsAn antique sketch map of the Clyde engraved by C.Perron.Oct 15, 2021
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Ferguson election flyer65 viewsWilliam A.Ferguson issued this flyer in his campaign for re-election for ward one on Helensburgh Town Council in 1937. He was successful, and went on to serve as Provost from 1944-5. Image supplied by Malcolm LeMay.Oct 04, 2021
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