Bouverie, Port Glasgow facts for kids
Bouverie is a small area located in the town of Port Glasgow, in Inverclyde, Scotland. It's known for its history connected to shipbuilding and its lovely views over the River Clyde.
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A Glimpse into Bouverie's Past
The Early Days of Bouverie
Bouverie started to grow in the late 1800s as Port Glasgow expanded eastward. It was first home to businesses that supported the shipbuilding industry, along with houses for the workers. Today, Bouverie is mostly made up of homes and a few small local businesses. One of these is Bouverie Motors, whose owner bought much of the land from the old Gourock Ropeworks mill.
Location and Views
The land in Bouverie slopes steeply upwards towards newer housing areas like Whitecroft and Bridgend in upper Port Glasgow. From Bouverie, you can enjoy impressive views looking out over the River Clyde.
Bouverie's Changing Face
Bouverie is located behind the site of the former Gourock Ropeworks mill. This old mill has now been turned into modern apartments, with some shops on the ground floor.
During World War II, the street in Bouverie was bombed. However, even though many local people believed it, old maps show that Bouverie never had long rows of tenement buildings (large apartment blocks) running all the way down both sides of the street. The Bouverie Street tenements that were there were taken down in 2014.
Images for kids
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Bouverie from Ardmore Road
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Bouverie looks out over Bay Street; with the spire of Port Glasgow town buildings to the right
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Steps and handrail for pedestrians at the steepest part of the hill
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The west gable end
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Demolition in 2014
