Greenock & Gourock Through Time
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€19.99
The former shipbuilding centres of Greenock and Gourock sit on the coastal strip, offering breathtaking views north to the Argyll Hills and Scottish Highlands. Many of the historical attractions in these towns - the museums and galleries, stately homes and castles - celebrate the areas influential maritime history and industrial past. There are many fine buildings of architectural interest to be seen in Greenock. These include the Municipal Buildings, Custom House, Sheriff Court, Watt Monument Library, mansions of the West End and a large number of impressive churches. The town has gained a modern image with the building of the present town centre in the 60s and 70s. Links with the past have not been forgotten and the residential West End of the town has been designated an Outstanding Conservation Area. There is also a Conservation Area, which is located in the area of William Street and Cathcart Square. More recently the 'Waterfront' development has provided a sports and leisure complex and attracted new shopping outlets for the shoppers of Greenock.
Bill was born in Fraserburgh but moved to Inverclyde in 1970, after graduating from Aberdeen University. He worked for IBM, in computer software support, for over 30 years. He is an enthusiastic amateur photographer who is a member of Inverclyde Camera Club. He is now retired and lives in Inverkip. Gaie was born and brought up on the Isle of Bute but has spent most of her life in Greenock. She worked in medical research for many years and now works in the Gaelic unit of a local primary school. He is an enthusiastic amateur photographer who is a member of Inverclyde Camera Club.