Launched at #Clydebank today in 1938 for the #Cunard Line, the RMS Queen Elizabeth. She was launched by Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by her daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret.

Yesterday we had Queen Elizabeth launching a ship named after her, before she was Queen she was the Duchess of York and launched another ship named after at #Clydebank today in 1928. Sadly in 1943 the ship was sunk whilst carrying troops with the loss of 27 souls.

It was the Ladies Prizegiving at Eastfield Bowling Club, #Dumbarton, today in 1994.

Today in 1982 saw the members of the Dixon Bowling Club, #Dumbarton, were playing under the floodlights.

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Anne of Green Gables Levengrove Park, #Dumbarton, October 2003.

October 1938 saw the houses of Random Street being condemned for demolition. The street's random name is believed to come from Smollett's novel The Adventures of Roderick Random.

Taken today in 1905 work continues on the construction of the Argyll Motor Works in #Alexandria.

Today in 1972 saw the last ship to be launched at #Clydebank, the Alisa. The headline in the New York Times the next day read "Last Ship Leaves Yard That Built Queens".

Today in 1994 saw the opening of the new school library at Highdykes Primary School, Bonhill.

Taken today in 1936 an atmospheric photo of John Browns' Yard, #Clydebank.

We'll jump over the border into Argyll and Bute today, but still the old county of Dunbartonshire for our image today. From today in 1934 Mr Alexander's house on the shore at Cardross below Geilston Farm.

Taken today in 1996. Bishop Taylor and Rev. David Gordon at St Mungo's Episcopal Church, #Alexandria.

Taken today in 1938 Dalvait Cottage, #Balloch. This consisted of two But and Bens.

Today in 1961 saw the unveiling of the Blitz Memorial at Graham Avenue, #Clydebank.

Taken today in 1927 the men of the Joiners Shop at Beardmores Yard, Dalmuir, #Clydebank.

Today in 1993 saw Ladyton Boys Club being presented with their new strips sponsored by Sandwich Express* *other express sandwich shops are available.

Are you interested in tracing your family history but are unsure where to start? Have you already started but run into difficulty? Our next Family History for Beginners presentation is on Wednesday 30th October from 6.30-7.30pm. It's free, no need to book and all are welcome.

Are you interested in tracing your family history but are unsure where to start? Have you already started but run into difficulty? Our next Family History for Beginners presentation is on Wednesday 30th October from 6.30-7.30pm. It's free, no need to book and all are welcome.

Are you interested in tracing your family history? Why not come along to our back to back FREE presentations for beginners and intermediates? Full details in the poster below.

A quick reminder of our next family history presentations, coming up on Wednesday next week, the 29th. Are you interested in tracing your family history? Why not come along to our back to back FREE presentations for beginners and intermediates? Full details in the poster below.