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British Ropes Ltd
Unknown, 1950, Press cutting
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British Ropes Ltd
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38634
Title
British Ropes Ltd
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British Ropes Ltd. Mechanics shop, Photography by Scotland's Cultural Heritage, High School Yards.
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Unknown
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Unknown
Date
1950
Size
7.2 x 11.0 cm
Type
Press cutting
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.
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Leith Miscellany XIII
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