Records of William Spence (Huntly) Limited, knitwear manufacturer

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

  • Reference
    • GB 228 PD20
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1925 - 1978
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 13 volumes, 1 packet

Scope and Content

1. Stock records (1970-1978);

2. Pattern and Order books (1925-1941);

3. Cloth sample books (1927); and

4. Photographs of models wearing the garments (n.d.)

Administrative / Biographical History

The company was started in 1872 by William Spence, with a workforce of several hundred outworkers (home knitters of gloves and socks), supplied with wool by Spence.

In 1878 machinery was purchased from Harrison's of Manchester. A granite factory was constructed in 1910 on Gordon Street, and was expanded on over the course of the 20th century (the building is now Huntlry Business Centre).

The factory closed in 1993.

Source: https://www.deveron-projects.com/site_media/uploads/huntly_textile_history.pdf (accessed 12/10/2020)

Access Information

Open

Other Finding Aids

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

Archivist's Note

Sent to SIP May 2005.

Custodial History

Deposited with Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives in 1994.

Accruals

None expected