Records of Stoddard International plc, Design Archive, Fair Isle and Ria 20th century,

British Carpets Ltd (carpet manufacturers: 1974-2006: Glasgow, Scotland)

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James Templeton (1802-1885) was born in Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. He began his career in a small wholesale draper in Glasgow, Scotland, before working for a merchant house in Liverpool, England. He spent 3 years in Mexico on the company's behalf, then returned to Scotland where he gained experience in the Glasgow cotton industry before moving to Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Here he established a shawl-making business in 1829 at the age of 27. He became interested...

British Carpets Ltd, 1974-2006, Glasgow, Scotland

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Stoddard International plc (carpet manufacturers : 1871-2006 : Elderslie, Scotland)

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A F Stoddard & Co Ltd was one of the United Kingdom's leading quality carpet manufacturers. Dating from 1862, the company enjoyed success in domestic and commercial carpet production. It went into receivership in 2005 and liquidation was completed in 2009. For a full administrative history see the main Stoddard International plc collection description. From the guide to the Records of A F Stoddard & Co Ltd, carpet manufacturers, Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland, 183...

Stoddard International plc 1871-2006 Elderslie, Scotland

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