A Thread Mill Thread - Weaving about Paisley

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When I went to Paisley today to return the Paisley kilt to Houstons for its alterations, I took the opportunity for a walk about and some photography around the sites of the old mills which sprung up around the banks of the River White Cart at the time of the industrial revolution.
In the 18th century, Paisley's main industry was hand loom weaving, while in the 19th century workers became employed in thread mills, such as the Anchor Mill, shown here to the left of the Hamills waterfall, the foot of which is the tidal limit of the River White Cart. This building was the Domestic Finishing Mill of Clark & Co, built in 1886, but is now converted to apartments.
More to follow shortly.