Templeton Carpet Factory History

James templeton died in 1885 and is buried in the upper part of glasgow necropolis.

Templeton carpet factory history.

James templeton co had several carpet factories in the east end as well as a sister company j j s templeton which made brussels carpets on jacquard looms at premises on crownpoint road. 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. In 1857 a new factory was built on william street later renamed templeton street. In 1857 a new factory was built on william street later renamed templeton street.

A woman weaving a carpet on a loom at templeton s carpet factory in templeton street in bridgeton late 19th century. The factory specialized in picture carpets such as the twelve apostles carpet which they exhibited at the paris exhibition of 1867. 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.

The original factory was on king street now called redan street but burned down in 1856. The ensuing carpet firm of james templeton son was established in bridgeton in 1839. Founder james templeton was originally a draper by trade and started a shawl manufacturing business in paisley with money saved up while carrying out his craft in mexico. It was in paisley that.