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From: Gavin Bell <>
Subject: Re:[ABERDEEN] Sailcloth Works
Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2004 09:04:57 +0000


Jane wrote:

> ...
> Can anyone tell me where to find more information about the history
> of Johnshaven, particularly the industries, and of course if anyone
> had information that would place the Urquharts in Johnshaven that
> would be wonderful!

The "New Statistical Account" (article written 1837) and "Lewis's
Topographical Dictionary" (published 1846) mention a Linen Works, but
not a sailcloth factory.


Gavin Bell


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