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The Channel Fleet off Greenock, 27 August 1861, 1861 by William Clark: McLean Museum and Art Gallery, Greenock
![Looking to the past and linking to the future](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6013515adc4fb6005fff10db/a2b24171-8b17-4c1d-bac6-38cce2b61d29/102.jpg)
Looking to the past and linking to the future
New heritage project at Parklea branching out.
![A Scotts’ Submarine in Sydney](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6013515adc4fb6005fff10db/1702916556452-OAB3RHMKF38G3CJYJGL6/IMG_2848.jpg)
![Inverclyde Heritage Fair 2023](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6013515adc4fb6005fff10db/1617108498897-3P2ZLBJENJLEMH873J4D/IHN-Logo-Colour-1500x1500.png)
A Heritage Volunteering Opportunity
Volunteer to help record local church artefacts and help retain their existence for future generations.
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A Wee Yellow Badge
The story of a small but important yellow badge for the local community and across Scotland.
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The East Kirk
Do you remember the East Kirk? There is so little information about this church, please share your memories. If not, find out a little about it here.
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Searching for Flags for a Centenary
The 1st Port Glasgow and 2nd Renfrewshire Rover Scouts were formed in 1922 and some of their former members are preparing a centenary celebration.
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Fire Museum and Heritage Trust
Graeme Kirkwood gives a quick guided tour of the Scottish Fire & Rescue Fire Museum and Heritage Trust.
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The Lee Jeans Occupation, Greenock, 1981
Andy Clark tells the story of the Lee Jeans factory occupation in 1981.
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Memories of West Stewart Street & Princes Pier
Grace from Cottage Identity recalls some of her childhood memories living in West Stewart Street and playing at Princes Pier.
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