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Hermitage Park1601 viewsThe War Memorial is on the left. Date unknown.
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Dining Room1580 viewsPart of the dining room at Shandon Hydropathic Hotel. 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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The East Bay1563 viewsLooking towards Craigendoran
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Pier View1559 viewsLooking east from Helensburgh pier, with paddling where the pier car park is now. A funfair on the left and the old Granary can be seen in front of the clock tower. Undated.
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The West Seafront1556 viewsThe exact location is in uncertain. Undated, but note the clothing style.
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Helensburgh Public Hall and School 19031536 viewsA photograph from the top of the St Columba Church tower, looking up Sinclair Street, published as a postcard by J.Valentine & Co. of Dundee. It shows the chimney of the Malig (or Millig) Mill.
This postcard is part of, and is reproduced by kind permission of, the University of St Andrews Library Special Collection.
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Shandon Fishing Pond1529 viewsThis fishing pond was attached to Shandon Hydropathic Hotel, the former home of Clyde shipbuilder Robert Napier.
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Helensburgh East Bay1523 viewsLooking west from in front of the Queen's Hotel — note writing on seawall. Image date unknown.
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View of Helensburgh1522 viewsLooking over the town and across to the Rosneath Peninsula Appears from the golf course.
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On the Row Road1520 viewsPost-marked 1909. On the road to Row (Rhu) with Helensburgh in the background.
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West Princes Street1509 viewsLooking east to Sinclair Street and East Princes Street, with the Municipal Buildings and station on the left. Dated November 1922.
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Shandon Hydropathic Hotel1491 viewsOriginally 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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