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Old Greenock: Stories of the Town & Its People in the 19th Century brings Victorian Greenock vividly to life through the memorable people, places and incidents that shaped the town. Inspired by John Donald’s classic Old Greenock Characters, Vincent P. Gillen combines lively local stories with historical research, photographs and fresh context. Rich in humour, hardship, resilience and community spirit, this engaging volume offers an illuminating portrait of everyday life in one of Scotland’s great industrial towns—an essential read for anyone interested in Greenock, family history or Scotland’s social past.