The town of Irvine is at least 1,000 years old, and has accumulated a whole load of history in that time, this section deals with some of it.

Irvine Waterside Woodcut - by Crawford Fulton
A view of Irvine, drawn by George Robertson from his home on Waterside, 1820. Information from 'The History of Irvine' by Dr John Strawhorn.

The Water Bridge (pre-1889) - by Crawford Fulton
This photo was taken from George McMaster's Collection. A splendid view of Trinity Church from the Fullarton side of the River Irvine. This image predates the widening of the bridge in 1889, at which time a new iron railing replaced the stone parapet shown here.

Ayr Road, Irvine - by Crawford Fulton
This colourised photo was taken from George McMaster's Collection. It dates from the Inter-war years . All of the more distant properties have been demolished (with the exception of Trinity Church).

81 High Street from the Cross - by Crawford Fulton
This photo was taken from George McMaster's Collection.

Aerial view Irvine from south east (early 1960s?) - by Crawford Fulton
This image is taken from George McMaster's Collection.

