"The Glory of Clovenfords"
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"The Glory of Clovenfords"
Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 25 Apr 2009
This information board at the entrance to the housing scheme at The Old Vineries in Clovenfords is titled:- “THE GLORY OF CLOVENFORDS” TWEED VINEYARDS CREATED BY WILLIAM THOMSON IN 1869 The text on "The glory of Clovenfords" information board (made by Scottish Borders Council) was compiled by Mr Tom Quayle who commissioned the board when he was Chairman of the Clovenfords Community Council. Mr Quayle and two other members of the Community Council erected the board on site. Tweed Vineries became famous and supplied Harrods of London and other large towns with quality grapes. The vineries closed in 1959 and the site is now occupied by housing.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.618143
Longitude
-2.876251