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Early Helensburgh1128 viewsThis picture of Helensburgh seafront, circa 1848, looking east towards the pier was the property of the late Nance Anderson, and is now part of the Anderson Trust Collection. It is a tinted lithograph by William (known as "Crimea") Simpson, who was a professional war artist and later specialised in watercolour views of "Glasgow in the Forties".
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Waverley at Craigendoran1128 viewsThe steamer Waverley at Craigendoran pier in 1968, with part of the Caledonia in view. Built by A. & J.Inglis at Pointhouse, Glasgow in 1946, the 693-ton Waverley entered service in 1947 and is the world's last sea-going paddler. She replaced the first Waverley, built in 1899 and sunk at Dunkirk in 1940, and cruised the Clyde until 1973 for Caledonian-MacBrayne. In 1974 she was sold to the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society and re-entered service in 1975. She calls regularly at Helensburgh in summer.
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King Tut 19511127 viewsTwo ladies stand on top of the famous painted rock 'King Tut' at Kilcreggan in 1951.
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Painters president1127 viewsHelensburgh man Gregory Alexander Burgess (left) is congratulated on his election as president of the Federation of Master Painters and Decorators in Scotland at the 1952 annual conference held at Shandon Hydro Hotel by his predecessor, Robert Carfrae. Four years later Mr Burgess was elected president of the Incorporated Institute of British Decorators. Image supplied by Jenny Sanders.
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Antwerp Camp1127 viewsMembers of 162 Battery (Helensburgh), 54 Regiment Light Anti-aircraft, Royal Artillery, Territorial Army, in camp at Antwerp. Fourth from left at rear is Billy Gilmour, fourth from right at front Ivor McIvor. Image, date unknown, supplied by Ivor's son, Colin McIvor of Largs.
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Rhu by Wimbush1126 viewsA painting of Rhu Bay in the 1890s by prolific artist Henry M.Wimbush.
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The Duke of Edinburgh1126 viewsHRH Prince Philip on a visit to the Clyde Submarine Base at Faslane in October 1994.
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The Boys of Helensburgh1126 viewsAn old Victorian song sheet for 'The Boys of Helensburgh', printed in Larne. It refers to a parade of Orangemen in the town sometime in the 19th century.
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WW2 shipping1126 viewsA rare World War Two photograph taken from Portkil, Kilcreggan, looking at naval and other shipping in the Clyde between Helensburgh and Greenock. Donated to the Heritage Trust by Michael Wilson, the image is possibly of vessels assembling for the North Africa landings in 1943.
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Outdoor pool1125 viewsHelensburgh's outdoor pool on a sunny summer day, with townsfolk and trippers on the beach beyond. The Granary Restaurant and the Old Parish Church are prominent. Image date unknown.
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Past presidents dine1125 viewsA dinner for past presidents of Helensburgh Rotary Club held in the Rosslea Hall Hotel, Rhu, in 1998. The guest speaker was the Rev James Simpson who was famous for a book of Christmas jokes and had been minister of Dornoch Cathedral. Front: Mel McDonald, Cyril Thompson, Fraser Nicol, Jim McBlane, Gordon Burgess, Donald Fullarton, Hamish Andrew, Bill Morrison, Jim Strange; back: Stan Latimer, Angus Wylie, Rev David Clark, Ron Dunachie, Ian Mowat, 1998 president Graham Smith, Malcolm Jones, Rev James Simpson, George Boyd, David Arthur, Gordon Hattle, Rex Cook.
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Bandstand and pier1125 viewsLooking across from the Sinclair Street junction towards the bandstand, with the pier and a steamer beyond. Image circa 1910.
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