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Boatyard, Kilcreggan by Arthur Henry Turner870 viewsThis is one of two works by Arthur H.Turner (1901 to 1970) acquired by the Anderson Trust, the other being Clyde Regatta.
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Map card870 viewsA map card showing the MacBrayne steamer PS Columba and a map of the Firth of Clyde, circa 1902.
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Waverley at Craigendoran870 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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Rest Cure870 viewsA novelty card sent by Auntie Ida in Ardenconnel, Rhu, to her niece Joan Walters in Bowdon, a village in Trafford, Manchester. Date unknown.
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Appleyards Garage869 viewsThe Appleyard Garage on East Clyde Street, on the site now occupied by Tesco Express in the 1970s. Petrol cost 79p for a gallon of four star. The staff in the pic with a Rover 2600 are (from left) to right, Bill Smith, Davie Nicholson, manager Donald Stewart, Iain Cowe, Agnes Wilson and Archie Pollock. Image by courtesy of the photographer, Brian Averell.
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Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr868 viewsA Front of House Lobby Card featuring Burt Lancaster and Helensburgh film star Deborah Kerr in the MGM production of 'The Gypsy Moths'. A 1969 American film, directed by John Frankenheimer, it was based on the novel of the same name by James Drought. It is the story of three barnstorming skydivers and their effect on a midwestern American town. At the time, the sport of skydiving was in its infancy.
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Prince Charles at Arrochar868 viewsHRH Prince Charles and HRH the Duchess of Cornwall visited the recently built Three Villages Community Hall at Arrochar on Thursday June 3 2010. The royal couple are seen with Argyll and Bute Provost Billy Petrie and his wife Jean from Helensburgh following the unveiling of a plaque. Photo by Howard Page of Arrochar, Ardlui and Tarbet Heritage Group.
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Beavers on Beaver868 viewsMembers of Helensburgh's 3rd Beavers are pictured on a visit to HMS Beaver in 1985. Image supplied by Geoff Riddington.
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868 viewsThe North British Railway's D50 Class, 4-4-0T No. 496, Helensburgh, pictured in 1910. It was built for passenger services on the Glasgow-Helensburgh line by Neilson & Co in 1879.
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Burgh Basketball868 viewsHelensburgh Basketball Club's 1960-61 seniors and juniors. Back row (from left): ?, Robert Galbraith, Willie McSporran, George Forsyth, Sandy Clow, Ian Martin, Alistair Martin; middle: Gordon Fraser, ?, Jim McNeill, Richard West, Norbert Spath; front (juniors): Graham McKenzie, Hector McClelland, Kenny Wilson, ?, Derek West. Image kindly supplied by Gordon Fraser, who now lives in Sweden.
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Architect and artist867 viewsArchitect and watercolourist Alexander Nisbet Paterson (1862-1947) is pictured in drawing room of his Helensburgh home, Long Croft in West Rossdhu Drive, which he designed in 1901 as a family home following his marriage to artist Maggie Hamilton in 1897. His other notable designs include the former Clyde Street School and the War Memorial in Hermitage Park. Image by courtesy of the Anderson Trust.
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The Duke of Kent at Rhu866 viewsHRH The Duke of Kent visits the Rhu RNLI Station on July 27 1994. He is talking to Ferdie Thurgood (back to camera) and Dr Peter Campbell.
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