Johnstone History Museum

This preview is but a sampler of the content of the site, and even more is to be found at the Museum itself.

Patons Mill

The first cotton spinning mill in Johnstone.

Lang Factory Interior

Supervisor inspects products on factory floor.

Ludovic Square

Our War Memorial

Our War Memorial in Houstoun Square

John Lang & Sons

Aerial view of John Langs Johnstone dated 1936

Johnstone History Museum

Why not pay us a visit. Entry is free!

Old Town Hall Johnstone

Johnstone Town Hall, opened in 1868.

View of the Barrbush Mill

The River Black Cart on the Right. The Mill Lade the Left

Houstoun Square Johnstone

A view of the Bandstand in Houstoun Square

High School and the High Parish Church

The Church still dominates the skyline but sadly the school was destroyed by fire in 1960.

Johnstone Castle

Thorn CO-OP shop

Thorn Co-op

Coal Miners Cairn

Built in 1994 the cairn commemorates the miners who were killed in the Johnstone Coal Mines.

Johnstone Fire Station circa 1920

A view of Johnstone Fire Station around 1920

Biggarts Mill

Biggarts Mill was located at the foot of the Thorn Brae and opened in 1796. It was demolished around 1930 to make way for council housing.

Collier Street Burgh Chambers and police station

The Municipal buildings in Collier Street

Graham Street circa 1927

A view of Graham Street from around 1927

The Bird in Hand Hotel

The Bird in Hand Hotel.

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