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Gala Day1708 viewsA piper leads the fancy dress procession at the Kirkmichael Gala Day on August 14 1993.Nov 09, 2007
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Taking the plunge1862 viewsFour young swimmers jump into the Helensburgh outdoor pool in the 1930s.Nov 09, 2007
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All Aboard998 viewsPassengers prepare to board the steamer Balmoral at Helensburgh Pier in 1987.Nov 09, 2007
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Official Opening1523 viewsThe Helensburgh seafront putting green is officially inaugurated and opened by Provost Duncan in 1925. At the time, the cost of a round was three pence.Nov 09, 2007
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End of an era3672 viewsPart of the old Hermitage School in East Argyle Street is demolished by Hood and Co. in July 1967.Nov 09, 2007
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Hermitage School3776 viewsThe old Hermitage School in East Argyle Street. It was built in 1880 in late Gothic style for the School Board of Row on land formerly part of Hermitage House and made available by the Cramb family, and had only five headmasters. The architect was William Spence, of Ardlui, 23 Charlotte Street, who also designed both the St Columba and Rhu churches. It was replaced by Hermitage Academy at Colgrain in 1966, and demolished in 1967.Nov 09, 2007
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Jack The Lad909 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.Nov 09, 2007
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Waterworks Project1096 viewsThe cutting of the first sod of the Cove and Kilcreggan Waterworks, an £8,700 scheme aimed at meeting the needs of the ever growing summer population of the peninsula burgh, on November 22 1881. The spade used, which was presented to Provost Clark by the contractors, is on display in Cove Burgh Hall.

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Unknown Football Team1773 viewsThe venue might be Ardenconnel Park, Rhu, but neither the team nor the date are known.Nov 09, 2007
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Spirited Performance980 viewsThe cast of the Garelochhead Players production of 'Blithe Spirit' in April 1982.Nov 09, 2007
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Open Day1444 viewsMembers of the public enjoy an Open Day at Garelochhead Army Training Camp in 1973.Nov 09, 2007
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Heather Day1258 viewsSupporters of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children take a Heather Day collection in Colquhoun Square in September 1918. The message of the trays reads: “Send Good Luck to your Friends at the Front”.Nov 09, 2007
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