The Paisley thread industry and the men who created and developed it, with notes concerning Paisley, old and new (1907)
Blair, Matthew, d. 1908 · Paisley, A. Gardner · leaf 91
d charming country scenery. But as the town increased,and factories multiplied, the want of a park began to be much felt. The Paisley Thread John Love (i747-1828), at one time a successful manufacturer,was an enthusiastic florist. He acquired about seven acres ofland on the road to Inchinnan—the… … Enthance to Hove Tejjpj^e Gahhexs, 1866. There was also included a Museum of eeoloQ-ical and botanicalspecimens, which, in 1837, was under the care of Mr. WilliamSmall. But misfortune overtook the owner, and the estate wentinto the hands of trustees. The glory had departed ; and,becoming known as…
Cotton manufacture · Thread
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