Largs, Strathclyde

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Largs

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Largs. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Largs, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Largs
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Largs in 1897

Old Maps of Largs

Historic Maps of Largs and the local area.

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Map of Largs in 1905-1906

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We are busy preparing more old maps of Largs from other years.

Books about Largs
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4 photo books on Largs and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Glasgow - A History & Celebration

Cover image of Around Glasgow Photographic Memories

Cover image of Ayr - A History and Celebration

Memories of Largs
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Zoo And Other Seafront Memories

I definately remember the little zoo on the front of the esplanade probably in the 1960's. There were some birds and possibly a monkey but I remember particularly a huge tortoise ( it may have been a turtle), which was claimed to be over 100 years old. In those days there were also rowing boats for hire on the shore and at the northern end a children's boat park where you could pedal the little boats in ...see more

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Added 22 October 2014

Most Dangerous Animal In The World

Just before you were leaving the wee "zoo" on the prom at Largs, there was a sign, I believe it said...."The most dangerous animal in the world"........... It was a mirror !

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Added 27 April 2014

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