The Water Bridge and the Rivergate Bridge Together (1972-73?) - by Crawford Fulton
This photo was taken by George McMaster. Here we see the concrete piers of the new shopping centre being constructed in the foreground and the historic bridge being demolished behind it. For me the phrase 'it would bring a tear to glass eye' has never had more relevance. We have lost more than we have gained.
The upper Bridgegate looking east circa 1970 - by Crawford Fulton
!rvine Archive NEW TOWN icon - by Crawford Fulton
This logo was designed to promote this part of the Archive collection.
Bridgegate Looking North West from near the foot of Hill Street, circa 1970 - by Crawford Fulton
Irvine Development Corporation showed complete contempt for the heritage of this Scottish Royal Burgh in the manner in which it chose to document that which it was about to destroy. It has taken over an hour of concerted effort to partially restore this print: it was badly scratched; the exposure and colour balance was dire; and it is not even well focused. This is one of only two surviving photos of the beautiful British Linen Bank building; had it not been demolished, it would surely have been stone-cleaned and quite probably made a Category B Listed Building. It was demolished to make way for this:
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Aerial view of The Royal Burgh of Irvine circa 1970 - by Crawford Fulton