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Camis Eskan greenhouse962 viewsThe large greenhouse at Camis Eskan, on the east side of Helensburgh. The man is possibly Jimmy Orr and the picture may have been taken by his son-in-law George Truman, who was chauffeur to the Dennistouns who owned the mansion when he married Agnes (Cissie) Orr in 1924. Image, circa 1930, supplied by Alistair Quinlan — Agnes was his great aunt.Jan 16, 2012
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1903 Sinclair Street1965 viewsHelensburgh's Public Hall, the Victoria Hall, and Hermitage School are seen in this 1903 photograph from the top of the St Columba Church tower, looking up Sinclair Street, which was published as a postcard by J.Valentine & Co. of Dundee. It shows the chimney of the Malig (or Millig) Mill to the rear of the Victoria Hall.Jan 06, 2012
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Mirror on the moor1031 viewsAn old image of a pond on the moor above Helensburgh, published by M.C.Robertson, West Clyde Street. Image circa 1921. The pond is still there today, on the third hole of Helensburgh Golf Club.Dec 27, 2011
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Helensburgh Pier905 viewsWalkers are out in force in this old image of Helensburgh Pier and the outdoor swimming pool. It also clearly shows the archway which used to stand at the entrance to the pier. Image date unknown.Dec 06, 2011
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Kidston Park812 viewsA lady sits on a bench in the evening sunlight in this old image of Kidston Park, Helensburgh. Bought from the Duke of Argyll in 1877 for £650 by William Kidston with help from Sir James Colquhoun and others, it was formerly Cairndhu Point — known locally as Neddy's Point after a well known fisherman and ferryman who lived nearby — but was renamed Kidston Park from 1889 when Mr Kidston left money to support its maintenance and requested the name change.Dec 06, 2011
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Seafront bandstand799 viewsA view of the Helensburgh seafront bandstand with the Granary building and Old Parish Church beyond. Image circa 1906.Nov 28, 2011
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Seafront storm802 viewsLooking east towards the pier on a stormy day, circa 1907.Oct 20, 2011
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Town centre from the pier794 viewsThis image shows the town centre from the pier, with the outdoor swimming pool, bandstand, Granary, and the Old Parish Church. Image date unknown.Oct 20, 2011
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Seafront looking east789 viewsThis view eastwards from the pier shows a busy beach, the bandstand, shows, the Granary and the Old Parish Church, with the Queen's Hotel in the distance. Image date unknown.Oct 20, 2011
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Colquhoun Square933 viewsAn uncluttered Colquhoun Square is pictured in 1954.Oct 20, 2011
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Kidston Park bandstand914 viewsThe now demolished bandstand at Kidston Park. Bought from the Duke of Argyll in 1877 for £650 by William Kidston with help from Sir James Colquhoun and others, it was formerly Cairndhu Point — known locally as Neddy's Point after a well known fisherman and ferryman who lived nearby — but was renamed Kidston Park from 1889 when Mr Kidston left money to support its maintenance and requested the change. The bandstand was used by the boys bands from the Training Ships Cumberland and Empress. Image circa 1925. Oct 13, 2011
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Sledging on Sinclair Street856 viewsA well known photo of two boys sledging down Sinclair Street, Helensburgh. Image circa 1910.Sep 05, 2011
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