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British Ropes Ltd
Unknown, 1946, Photograph
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British Ropes Ltd
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38578
Title
British Ropes Ltd
Artist / maker
Unknown
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Unknown
Date
1946
Size
7.2 x 11.0 cm
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Photograph
Originally called Edinburgh Roperie and Sailcloth , the company was established in 1750 and was acquired by British Ropes Ltd in 1926. The Leith plant closed in 1971.
Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.
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Leith Miscellany XIII
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