Records of Glegg and Thomson Limited, Iron Merchants and General Ironmongers, Aberdeen

This material is held atAberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives (Aberdeen City)

Scope and Content

Business and financial records of Glegg and Thomson. The collection also includes a minute book for the North of Scotland Iron Merchants Stockholders Association, of which James Cowan Glegg was secretary.

Administrative / Biographical History

The firm of Glegg and Thomson was established around 1850 by Robert Glegg and James Thomson. The firm is first listed in Post Office Directories in 1856. It passed to Robert's son James Cowan Glegg, then his son James L. Clegg and his sons Robert and Colin.

Originally based at 176 George Street, the company was later located at 255 and 259 George Street.

James Cowan Glegg was secretary of the North of Scotland Iron Merchants Stockholders Association.

Access Information

Open

Open for consultation at Old Aberdeen House, open Mon-Wed 9:30-12:30 and 13:30-16:30. It is advisable to make an appointment.

Other Finding Aids

Please see the Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives catalogue at https://archives.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CalmView/

Archivist's Note

Catalogued June 2019 by Katy Kavanagh.

Custodial History

Deposited by the widow of Colin Glegg in 2006.