The Auxiliary packet Earl of Arran ran ashore on Irishman's ledge on the July 16 1872. Built in Paisley in 1860 for the Ardrossen to Arran passenger run, the Earl of Arran served in the Clyde from 1860 until 1868, when she worked excursions between…
The Earl of Lonsdale, a steamer, was carrying beans and cotton seed from Alexandria to Portishead. . Owned by Thomas G. Dunford of Newcastle. The vessel was 1,543 tons gross and was built in North Shields, North Tyneside in 1872
Early 16C Church of St Melor
Grid reference, SX 3195 7356
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Early Engineering workshop with belt driven machinery.
Used before electric motors became common.Lathes, shapers or milling machines are visible on the floor.
Early Green Market , Three Tuns Hotel , Market cross moved to Market House and then to Penlee Park . old water-shute..
The Market Cross can be seen next to the water shute. It was at this location from 1829 to 1869.