Clydebank is the home of some of the world's finest-built ocean liners, and tens of millions of Singer sewing machines. However, during World War II, it tragically became the worst-blitzed town in all of Scotland. It has also borne actors (for example, James Cosmo), artists, athletes, entrepreneurs (Duncan Bannatyne OBE), film-makers, and musicians (Wet Wet Wet).

clyde walking tours™, in association with theqe2story.com, present:

Clydebank ♥s the QE2!

You are cordially invited to a special walking tour of Queens' Quay and Clydebank, with Rob Lightbody of theqe2story.com, and a talk by him, both to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the launch of the most famous ocean liner in the world, the QE2.

The walking tour is based on 'Clyde-built: a walking tour of Clydebank,' a 90-minute audio-visual walking tour led by a friendly tour guide. It is the creation of award-winning film-maker, Iain McGuinness, director of Post-Blitz Clydebank and Clydebank Through A Lens.

clyde walking tours™ is a social enterprise, an employee co-operative, and we rely on the support of local people, to keep the rich history of Clydebank alive, for all generations.

The Post-Blitz Clydebank DVD can be purchased here.

The Clydebank Through A Lens DVD can be purchased here (with 40% off).

We leave from the slipway, Queens' Quay (site of the former John Brown & Co. shipyard), G81 1BF, at 11:00, 15:00 and 17:00.

Each walking tour lasts just under two hours, and costs only £6 per adult walker (16 or over; £3 concession; i.e., 10- to 15-year-olds, and 60 or over). Included in the price, are mid-journey light refreshments of orange juice, tea / coffee, and shortbread.

The locations visited include: Atlas Street and Cunard Street (former Clydebank Riverside train station); Glasgow Road and Argyll Road (Kizil Mansions); Glasgow Road and Argyll Road (Sue Jane Taylor's sculpture, Kromer Hat); Hume Street (former Clydebank Co-op offices and hall); Chalmers Street and Sylvania Way South (Clydebank Co-op department store); Sylvania Way South (Salvation Army Citadel); Alexander Street (Baptist Church); Bruce Street (former swimming baths); Dumbarton Road and Hall Street (Clydebank Town Hall (and Clydebank Museum)); Hall Street (former fire station); Hall Street and Dumbarton Road (Morrison Memorial Church); Dumbarton Road (Clydebank Library); Miller Street and Dumbarton Road (Solidarity Plaza); Kilbowie Road (site of the former Clydebank School); The canal and Business Park (site of the former Singer's factory); Clyde Shopping Centre; McMonagles Fish Restaurant (the world's first sail-through fish-and-chip shop); John Crosby's sculpture, Bankies' Bike; and Stanford Street (site of the former Stanford Chemical Works).

"Everyone had a really good time taking the tour."

"I enjoyed the short tour on Sunday, and hope to be able to take the full tour with a friend."

"It is good to see that, through the tour, you are trying to keep the town's heritage alive."

"It was great to hear about the history of Clydebank. The guide was really knowledgeable about all areas of the town. It was a walk down memory lane for me!"

"Thanks for a great tour. Mercifully, the rain stopped just in time, but l do wish we had more time to enjoy an even longer tour!"

The talk takes place in the evening, at 18:45 for 19:00, in the Cunard Suite, Clydebank College (College Square, Queens' Quay, G81 1BF). Tickets cost £3. Light refreshments, DVDs, and other souvenirs will be available for sale, and there will be a question and answer session afterwards, with the entire event being broadcast live on the Internet (pay-per-view). There will also be a raffle. You will have the opportunity to meet both Rob and Iain.

Simply book and register here today, call +44 (0)871 900 2111, or email hello@clydewalkingtours.co.uk.

We hope to see you on the day!

You can find out more about us, and view our recent media coverage, at the following Web site addresses:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-d1809154
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=133623473323054
http://www.twitter.com/iain_mcguinness
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iain_mcguinness/sets/72157624211399491/
http://www.youtube.com/user/iainmcguinness#grid/user/1E6768D1C885AC5D

clyde walking tours™

T: +44 (0)871 900 2111
M: +44 (0)7949 252 250

W: http://www.clydewalkingtours.co.uk/

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At its discretion, latecomers may be refused admission.