Pier Girvan

The coast at Girvan has been both a busy working port and a holiday destination.
Object no :
EAGP193n
Collection :
Shipping & Ports
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Girvan, South Ayrshire
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
glass plate negative
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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