Johnstone History Museum
A Project of Johnstone History Society • Scotland
Johnstone History Museum
Our Gallery is divided into Albums, The Museum, The History of Johnstone, The Houston Family, Industry (two truly made the town: Textiles and the Machine Tool Companies), etc.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, Johnstone mills concentrated on machine tools for heavy industries like shipbuilding in the Clydeside.
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The Town of Johnstone was planned in 1782 by the 4th Laird of Johnstone George Houston.
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Johnstone Landmarks, Houses & Features
We thought you might enjoy seeing pictures of some of Johnstone Landmarks Old and New. We will add more photographs as we develop this feature.
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Textiles were Johnstone's first international success beginning early in the 19th Century.
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Originally the site of a Cotton Mill, it later took on a life as a Paper Mill. Smith & McLaurin today are the Manufactures of Coated & Gummed Papers and Sealing Tapes
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This is a New Gallery where we are going to include articles on the Coal Mines and Quarries that were so important to the Story of Johnstone. Watch this space.
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Photo Essay: Georgetown WWI Munitions
Ammunition was an important local product during the First World War. Stewart Michie presents highlights in short life of the Georgetown Filling Factory.
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The Mouse Trap Factory in 8 South William Street in Johnstone was started in 1872 and only closed in 1957
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