Minutes 1890-1933; ledgers 1912-1932; shareholding records 1917-1932; miscellaneous volumes 1890-1929; miscellaneous loose papers 1849-1933; photographs.
Gilroy Sons & Co Ltd, Jute Spinners and Manufacturers, Dundee
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- ReferenceGB 254 MS 66/III
- Dates of Creation1849-1933
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish.
- Physical Description0.75 linear metres. The records are on paper and include photographs.
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Administrative / Biographical History
Gilroy Sons & Co Ltd was founded by three brothers, Robert, George and Alexander Gilroy, in 1849. Their Tay Bridge Works were built in 1863 and the firm became a limited company in 1890. In 1920 it amalgamated with other jute firms to form Jute Industries Ltd. The Gilroys were among the first of the Dundee manufacturers to establish the direct importation of jute from India and their products included hessians, sacks and canvas. The company went into voluntary liquidation in 1933.
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Acquisition Information
The records were deposited by Sidlaw Group PLC in 1980, 1993 and 1994 (AccM/112, AccM/131, AccM/295, AccM/310).
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