The Irvine that was!

This photo was taken from George McMaster's Collection.

The colourisation of this photo is contemporary with it.

This photo was taken by George McMaster.

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).

This photo was taken by George McMaster.

This photo was taken from George McMaster's Collection. Looking towards the future site of a play park, this World War Two snap clearly shows how much much land was to be developed in the immediate aftermath of this conflict; Watson Terrace and Duncan Drive are still open pasture at this point in time. Looking towards the skyline, the spire of Trinity Church is on the extreme right, with the steeple of Irvine Old Parish Church to the right of centre.