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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCHANAN WORKS (Rove Spinning & Bagging) | Buchanan Works (Rove Spinning and Bagging) Buchanan Works (Rove Spinning and Bagging) |
Mr. David Gordon, Manager | 054 | This name applies to a Small Manufactory Situated in "Ogilvie Street" and in close proximity to the "Constable Works" the trade carried on in these Works is that of Rove Spinning and the Manufacture of Bagging about 50 Hands are Employed and the Works are driven by an Engine of about 70 horse power (Nominal) the motive power, Steam, the Works are the property of Mr. John Gordon Junr. [Junior] |
| WELLFIELD WORKS (Jute Spinning & Weaving) | Wellfield Works (Jute Spinning & Weaving) Wellfield Works (Jute Spinning & Weaving) Wellfield Works (Jute Spinning & Weaving) |
Name over Entrance Mr. Boase, partner in firm |
054 | This name applies to a Manufactory Situated in "Kemback Street" in which the business of Jute spinning and weaving is carried on. The preparing Rooms as Well as the Weaving Room are one Storey high, those buildings in which the Spinning &c is carried on are of 4 Storeys height the whole are slated and in admirable repair. The number of hands Employed in these works number 375, and the Works are driven by an Engine of 100 horse power nominal, the motive power being Steam. The Works are the property of Messrs Ireland & Boase |
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