Macleay, John

Old Inverkip, Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay

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ISBN 13:: 9781840334715
author:: Macleay, John
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Stenlake Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 48
Genre:: Local History Photography
Condition:: New
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Old Inverkip, Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie is a collection of early photographs that showcase the beauty and history of the eastern shore of the Firth of Clyde. The author's selection highlights the region's rewarding landscapes for walkers and motorists alike. The images feature notable landmarks such as Ardgowan House, which has appeared in popular television series, and The Hydropathic at Skelmorlie, a precursor to modern spas and health clinics. Other photographs capture the remains of Kelly House after a devastating fire in 1913 and lively scenes of paddle steamers in Wemyss Bay. This book offers a unique glimpse into the region's past, with its collection of early photographs providing a fascinating insight into the area's history and development.

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