British Linen Bank 1746-1974
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British Linen Company
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The British Linen Company was incorporated by Royal Charter on 5 Jul 1746, 'to do everything that may conduce to the promoting and carrying on' the manufacture of linen. From the guide to the British Linen Company (subscribers), [1746], (Senate House Library, University of London) ...
British Linen Bank
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The British Linen Company (later the British Linen Bank) was established in Edinburgh by a royal charter from George II, in 1746. The Company was empowered to carry on the Linen Manufactory in all its branches" and was granted limited liability. The word 'British' in its title was an attempt to deflect the suspicion aroused by all things Scottish, after the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. The Company's key promoters were the 3rd Duke of Argyll; Lord Milton; the Earl of Panmu...
