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The purpose of the site is to help those new to the village to connect with its past and for those who have left for pastures new to remember what was left behind
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Furniture Industry Articles
Overview Of Lochwinnoch's Three Cabinet Works
A short description of the cabinet works that once operated in Lochwinnoch.
The Opening of Viewfield Chair & Cabinet Works
Resume of the grand opening of the Viewfield Chair & Cabinet Works.
The Great Gale 22nd December 1894
Report of the devastation, death and injury caused by this violent storm.
Inquiry Into Collapse of Viewfield Chair & Cabinet Works
Because of the loss of life an inquiry had to be held to establish whether there was any culpability or if it was an act of god.
Fire At Calder Cabinet Works
Many of the factories caught fire because of a lack of adequate safety measures and the flammable nature of the construction materials used.
Review of Hunter, Hamilton & Crawford 1891
Short review of the first cabinet works to be set up in Lochwinnoch
Visit to Calder Chair & Cabinet Works
This was the first cabinet works to be established in Lochwinnoch.
The Opening of Lochhead Cabinet & Chair Works Opening
Description of the New Lochhead Cabinet Works
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