WHEN you think of Clydebank’s history what comes to mind? For many, it’s John Brown’s Shipyard, Singer Sewing Factory, and the iconic Titan Crane.
Kenny Crawford, a local resident, recently took a trip down memory lane after discovering glass negatives whilst clearing out a relative’s home.
The images appear to show an event being held at John Brown’s in the early 1950s as well as aerial shots of Singer’s.
After sharing the photographs on social media Kenny was inundated with comments from Bankies past and present who recognised the shots.
One person said: “Definitely John Brown’s at a royal launch, possibly the Royal Yacht.
"The minister is Reverend James McKay of St. James Church – he always got the job for big launches.”
A second added: “These photos bring back fond memories of my nine years working in Singer’s. Happy days.”
A third commented: “Awesome historic moments. Museum worthy.”
Many believe the images are of the launch of the Royal Yacht Britannia which took place on April 16, 1953.
The Britannia officially left John Brown’s Shipyard on November 9 to begin her speed trials after being launched earlier in the year by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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