Belville

A look at the Belville Street area in Greenock over time

[@robertwalker1012]

Very much enjoyed the trip through the area history. Of particular interest was the property seen at approx 46.00 mins which you referred to as 'Plantation Cottage'. My wife (Nee Rita Hoey) was born and raised in this area and her late father John Hoey, bought the property in derelict condition in the 1950's. He restored it to a family home and they lived there until the council forced them to leave through compulsory purchase to make way for development of the area housing. My wife tells me that the house was referred to locally as 'Castle Spunks' as it supposedly had a connection to someone who used to manufacture and sell boxes of matches.

[@jamesandrew1573]

Brilliant - thank you. Took me back. Lived in Morton Terrace 1950-60. Loved the place. Still go back whenever I can.

[@cartsburnpublishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnharkness2342]

Was born 82 belville st in 1965 moved away in 1968 because houses were to be demolished

[@wolfmacleod]

Brilliant video, I live in barnhill street now but had family in the multi flats and my dad and aunt grew up bellville street. Great photos and info.

[@MitchellLeimon]

Superb stuff - really carefully explained and well documented with lots of well chosen images. Many thanks

[@detectingadventuresscotlan6177]

Subbed great vid I metso detect and dig permitted btl dumps love local history esp the blitz

[@JohnBrennan-pt9kg]

Great stuff, but as far as dry docks are concerned, Devonport in Plymouth has older docks, not much older mind.

[@user-lp3xd4so4y]

Allora! Cosa vi dico? Why do reorts not deal with fine parts of Robledale? here i learned tspeak italian, [ spansh, french, '''grman, Cartsdkyke I dealt with. B:ella vista i deat with on visita to friends. fine maps and xposition but i dont rcall bellavista as happy place. Ciao vi auguro, amiico ricercatore.