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Cardross1350 viewsThe north end of Cardross village. Image date unknown.
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Flower Show officials1350 viewsOfficials and judges on the steps of the Victoria Hall before the August 1933 Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society Show. Back row from left: William Gow, J.Wilson, hon secretary A.L.Chapman, J.Davidson, J.Johnston, J.Christie; front: S.McLean, J.Struthers, F.Burns, J.Hill, parks superintendent Alex Campbell, J.Smellie. Image from Helensburgh and Gareloch Times.
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The Ship Park1348 viewsThe Gareloch has often been a haven for shipping, merchant and navy. This photograph looking down on the loch from Whistlefield was probably taken in the 1930s.
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West Esplanade1348 viewsA sunny day on Helensburgh seafront at the foot of William Street, when the esplanade was fenced off from West Clyde Street. Image circa 1903.
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Ministers Fraternal1347 viewsMembers of Helensburgh and District Ministers Fraternal pictured at a Christian Unity evening service in St Columba Church, Helensburgh, in January 1972. The morning service that day had been a rededication of the church, back in use after being closed for six months for dry rot repairs. From left: the Rev Dr T.Crowther Gordon, the Rev Robert Cairns, the Rev Merricks Arnott, the Rev A.Douglas Stirling, the Rev Alan Johnston, the Rev Lindsay Parkinson, the Rev Tom Gordon, St Columba minister the Rev Andrew Mitchell, the Rev Dr George R.Logan, unknown.
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British Legion1347 viewsLittle is known of this picture of a British Legion function in the now demolished Drill Hall in East Princes Street, Helensburgh. A mother holds twins at the front, and there appears to be a Christmas tree at the back. The editor would welcome any more information — please use the Contact Us facility on the Trust website homepage. Image supplied by Rae Simon.
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Hermitage House1347 viewsOriginally the home of the Cramb family, who sold what was then called Cramb Park to the Town Council in 1911 for £3,750, Hermitage House became an annexe to Hermitage School after World War One service as a military hospital. After 1926 it became a council workshop and store, and it was eventually demolished in 1963. Image by courtesy of Helensburgh Library; date unknown.
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View from pier1346 viewsA view of West Clyde Street from Helensburgh pier. Image date unknown.
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Lower Sinclair Street1345 viewsLooking north up Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, from Clyde Street. The shop on the right is John Mitchell, wine merchant and grocer. Image by D.R.McCulloch, 62 West Clyde Street, date unknown.
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Business Dinner1344 viewsCommittee members of Helensburgh Business Club at their annual dinner in the Queen's Hotel in November 1969. Standing (from left) Angus Wylie, president Sam F.Graham, R.Simpson; seated I.H.Condie, secretary J.Birrell, W.D.Rankin and D.McNaughtan.
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Shandon1344 viewsShandon Church and part of the pier. The pier was demolished in 1980. Image date unknown.
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Shandon Hydro1344 viewsA card advertising the delights of Shandon Hydropathic Hotel, noted as being in North Britain, pictured as a steamer goes past in the Gareloch. Originally West Shandon, this magnificent building was the home of Robert Napier, the greatest figure in Clyde shipbuilding and marine engineering in the mid-19th century. During World War One the Hydro became a hospital, and in World War Two it was used by the army. In 1951 it became a hotel again, but in 1957 it was closed and demolished.
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