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Ferry Inn, Rosneath1126 viewsThe Edwin Lutyens-designed Ferry Inn was commissioned by Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Louise, the Dowager Duchess of Argyll, in the 1890s and rebuilt from an old pub. Bob Hope stayed there while entertaining troops at the nearby World War Two naval base. It fell into disuse, but was rebuilt again in the late 1950s by boatbuilder Peter Boyle and renamed Ferry House. Image circa 1972.May 15, 2010
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Henry Bell Monument996 viewsLooking east along Helensburgh's west promenade with the Henry Bell monument in the foreground. Image circa 1912.Apr 23, 2010
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Sinclair Street943 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.Apr 23, 2010
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East Princes Street1889 viewsLooking east along East Princes Street from the Sinclair Street junction, with a horse and cart outside the station and two small boys with bare feet. Image circa 1906, supplied by Jim Chestnut.Apr 23, 2010
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Helensburgh Pier1335 viewsAn unusual picture of Helensburgh pier, c.1908, before the outdoor swimming pool was built in 1928 on the left of the entrance arch. Men and children can be seen standing around, while the fishing boats are ready to be launched. Image circa 1905.Apr 23, 2010
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West Princes Street1006 viewsThis postcard is titled East Princess (two obvious mistakes!) Street looking east. The building on the right is now the Royal Bank of Scotland, and the nearest shop on the left is now Anne Of Loudounville. The fences either side form part of Colquhoun Square. Image supplied by Jim Chestnut, date unknown.Apr 10, 2010
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West Esplanade990 viewsThe West Esplanade is seen looking east from just beyond the foot of John Street. Image circa 1895.Mar 09, 2010
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Seafront paddling890 viewsPaddling at what in times gone by was known as The Sands, Helensburgh. Image date unknown.Mar 09, 2010
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Busy seafront905 viewsA sunny and busy day on Helensburgh seafront, probably in Edwardian times. Image date unknown.Mar 09, 2010
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Victoria Hall rear1040 viewsAn unusual view of the Victoria Hall taken from the rear in Hermitage Park. At the back of the hall are workshops, while to the right is part of the remains of the Malig Mill which was demolished in 1922. Image is circa 1926 and is reproduced here by courtesy of the Argyll and Bute Council Libraries Collection.Mar 02, 2010
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East Clyde Street1093 viewsLooking east along East Clyde Street from the pier towards the Granary Restaurant and the Old Parish Church. Image circa 1959.Jan 30, 2010
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Steamer approaches946 viewsA steamer approaches Helensburgh pier, image circa 1928. The following year the outdoor swimming pool was built beside the pier. The image also shows the waiting room and ticket office building on the end of the pier, and on the left, part of the bandstand beside West Clyde Street.Jan 21, 2010
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