Templeton's Carpet Factory
Introduction
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Templeton's Carpet Factory
Image: © Carol Walker Taken: 25 Jan 2010
A functional carpet mill stood behind the spectacular facade of the Templeton carpet factory. James Templeton from Paisley patented a chenille Axminster process by which he could manufacture more densely patterned and richly coloured carpets. He went on to become one of the most successful carpet manufacturers in Britain, producing carpets for state occasions, great houses, luxury liners including the ‘Titanic’, as well as domestic use.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.85086
Longitude
-4.234345