West Ward Works
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West Ward Works
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 21 Oct 2016
The printing works of D C Thompson date from 1959 and the 1960s by T Lindsay Gray and enclose an 1871 weaving shed. Printing ceased in 2010. Not the prettiest building but an important part of Dundee's history. It has been said Dundee was based on the 3 J's - jam, journalism and jute.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.461045
Longitude
-2.981902