Greenock & Gourock Through Time

I bought this book for my Dad for Father’s Day - he absolutely loved it and instantly started remeniscing about his life in Greenock - he said - this will bring back lots of good memories “ - so glad I bought this book - just to see my Dads face ❤️

This book had all the information that I was looking for my family tree information that I needed.

...but all inall, it was good to see the before and after shots. Some places hardly change, and some are so different! Originally brought to my attention as my late father supplied some of the photographs, and it has started a trawl for more books of this ilk.

Lovely new book of our hometown Greenock for my Dads 93rd birthday. The perfect present for the man who has everything and just loved this so much, Thank You

The current 'LOOK INSIDE' facility above shows a glimpse of the content.'Greenock & Gourock Through Time', by Bill Clark & Gaie Brown.~ '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.'

Great pictures from the past to prescient and a fascinating script telling you all about the changes I am a proud greenockian and own loads of greenock books this is a welcome addition and highly recommended

My father was born in Greenock and my grandfather died there. Went to school across the water in Dumbarton so book was of much interest. Very well presented and to anyone with connections to the area very much worth a buy!

Brilliant bought it for my husband who is from Greenock