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Lochwinnoch Industries

The power behind Lochwinnoch's industrial growth like so many towns during the industrial revolution was its river, in this case the Calder. 

Mills

In 1788 McDowall built a large cotton mill, Calderpark Mill, on what was the western edge of the new village to attract new tenants.

We take a look at the Mills that dotted the landscape around Lochwinnoch.

Furniture Manufacture

The History

Owners & Staff

Viewfield Cabinet Works

Shipbuilding was at the heart of these businesses supplying furniture for the Lusitania, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. The Klondyke supplied chairs for the ill-fated Titanic.

Clyde Cooperage

After a few years the cooperage moved to the old Viewfield Cabinet Works. The Klondyke became the machine shop, with Jimmy Quinn as manager.

Other Industries

Before the advent of out of town shopping most villages were pretty much self sufficient with tailors, cobblers etc. 

Changing Times Cine Film

The soundtrack is an extract from an episode of the radio programme "Down Your Way" which was broadcast in 1972.

Demolition of Struthers   VIDEO

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