Messrs William Roberts and Co, Woollen Textile Manufacturer
- Reference:GB 582 MWR
- Dates of Creation:1853
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:2 items
Scope and Content
Plans of Victoria Mill c1853.
Administrative / Biographical History
William Roberts established Victoria Mills, Galashiels in 1837 along with his brothers John, Hugh and Henry beside the Gala Water opposite the King's Hotel. They were the sons of "Willie Robb" Roberts who built the Waulkhead Mill in 1802. In 1885 John sold his interest to Henry, who became the sole proprieter. Henry died in 1891, and the business was carried on by his trustees until 1896 when his nephews William and Hugh took over and traded as William Roberts and Company.
The Mills burnt down on 26th June, 1905 and were never rebuilt. The site was used for the new building of the South of Scotland Technical College.
Access Information
The collection is located at the Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels.
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Archivist's Note
Descriptions compiled by Helen Taylor, Archivist, Heriot-Watt University.
Conditions Governing Use
Photocopies and photographic copies can be supplied for educational use and private study purposes only, depending on the condition of the documents. Permission to publish material from the Archive must be sought in advance from the University Archivist. Responsibility for obtaining copyright clearance rests with the applicant.
Custodial History
The records were originally deposited with the Scottish College of Textiles, Galashiels.
Accruals
Accruals not expected.
Location of Originals
The collection is original.
Bibliography
Galashiels: A Modern History. Galashiels History Committee and Ettrick and Lauderdale District Council, 1983.
Lawson, Margaret C. Forgotton Families of Galashiels. Meigle Printers, Galashiels.
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