Gourock Scotland Drive Through Town 1987
This 12 minute video of a drive through Gourock Scotland recorded by Frank L Gosselin in 1987 is a rare look back at how the town has changed over the years. Includes a short bit of Greenock as well.
This 12 minute video of a drive through Gourock Scotland recorded by Frank L Gosselin in 1987 is a rare look back at how the town has changed over the years. Includes a short bit of Greenock as well.
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Amazing stepping back in time I was 25 in 87. Just seen my house on Albert rd Gourock. Great video, thanks for sharing Takes me back👍
@MrJimclyde
3 жыл бұрын
Mines too mate! Was a teenager at Cragburn!
Cheers, Frank. Really enjoyed that. Amazing how little Gourock (and Hugh Keevens' voice) have changed. I was -4 in '87 but still remember The Bay Hotel being demolished.
Had heard about the bay hotel from older people but first time seeing it thanks
My dad arrived in Gourock ,Scotland from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada aboard the SS Pasteur on the morning of November 4, 1940 as a member of the Calgary Highlanders regiment.
a reminder of one of the great places I had the opportunity to go in 1987.
Wife and I just finished sausage rolls and chips from Scottish Gourmet while reminiscing this drive from the video. Regular visitors to Saltcoats.
Where are all the parked cars on Albert and Ashton Road?!?! Wow, almost two full lanes, what a luxury. Not now! But roadworks, there's a surprise... What a great video, up Barrhill Road too, and what a view!
Amazing how little the place has changed... Apart from the new lower kempock layout and the removal of the Bay Hotel and the old post office building, it looks very much the same today. I was 10 when this was filmed.
Just passed my test in 1987, I don’t remember how quiet the roads were. Mostly British built cars then - Ford and BL, or Austin Rover or whatever they were calling themselves at the time.
Thanks for sharing. I was 17 when you filmed this and have many memories of the area from this time. You should share this on the GOUROCK Facebook group they would enjoy it
@MrJimclyde
3 жыл бұрын
Me too same age! Cragburn too! lol
Great upload mate; we moved to Gourock when I was 10 and I still miss the arcade that was on Kempock street!
@MrJimclyde
3 жыл бұрын
I know it well! Im still here on Albert Road lol near the swimming pool !
spent a couple of months there in 79,great and friendly people
Very much enjoying this video in Arizona.
My old stomping grounds, I will definitely be returning sometime
“Janeys” at The Bay. Where we used to get served drink at 15/16 years old and thought we had made it in life but spewed all weekend after and got grounded for a month for going home drunk after a half glass of vodka and coke and a mouthful of becks 😂😂
@naebodyknows7016
Жыл бұрын
It was the only place for miles that played good music, I used to love that place.
The front of Gourock hasn’t really changed that much. Most of the buildings are still there today.
cheers bud
From Greenock love old Vids I the town To think all them cars N scrapped now. Lol
I went to Gourock several times while i was stationed there on Canopus in 70-71. Lovely place
Nice job Frank
1:33 your indicator has some fresh beats
I cant believe the train station wasnt there! I wasnt alive then.
@garytoner4563
2 жыл бұрын
Noticed that too. Where was the train station back then?
@Bonnaci-G
29 күн бұрын
Gourock station? Same place as it’s always been.
IAM Looking for my Mom's FAMILY in Scotland IN This Area she Passed away A Couple of months ago . There Names Are ANN and IAn Darymple And Betty and Jimmy ROSS . If any one knows them please contact me TRYING To Reach Them
@fionajordan7219
3 жыл бұрын
She came from Gourock and Greenock thank you
@MrJimclyde
3 жыл бұрын
@@fionajordan7219 What your mums school Fiona? That here will tract her heritage, her primary school and her senior school?
@fionajordan7219
3 жыл бұрын
Iam not sure I will ask my little sister thank you Jim text you in a few AMEN 😇
Frank are you an American per chance? Did you go to St Ninians school? Or have a son that went to St Ninians?
@frankgosselin6075
6 ай бұрын
My son went to St Ninians
@happybee7725
6 ай бұрын
@@frankgosselin6075 I remember him well. He was in my young brothers class. They were good friends if I remember rightly. You have a daughter too if I remember rightly? Which I often don’t.😂 I don’t want to mention her full name but started with Ch right? Your son must be around 43ish and daughter 45ish? I remember cuz my brother was friends with Frankie and I was a year above.
@frankgosselin6075
6 ай бұрын
Yes, that is correct. My son lives in Ohio and my daughter lives in Oregon. You can see more of my videos at rumble.com using my name in the search. I will let Frankie know about your brother.@@happybee7725
What a Jem
Gourock not changed a bit and still the only town in Inverclyde that’s not full of wee neds
@TyreTim
3 жыл бұрын
Oh the irony! 😂😂
@MrJimclyde
3 жыл бұрын
1690? lol
@labos7250
3 жыл бұрын
@@TyreTim it’s true. U never hear of bother down gourock. Not even any schemes.
@TyreTim
3 жыл бұрын
Still doesn't get it 🤣🤣🤣🙈
@labos7250
3 жыл бұрын
@@TyreTim get wit?
Amount. Of. Fiestas lol Was only. 13 then
My old stomping grounds, I will definitely be returning sometime