This is a branch of my family who were directors in Templeton's Carpet Factory in Bridgeton. Although not a direct line David Alexander Turnbull who was born on 8th Dec. 1861 in Great Hamilton St. Glasgow ( Now part of London Road), was the cousin of my Great Grandfather Matthew Turnbull. | |
A woman weaving a carpet on a loom at Templeton's Carpet Factory in Templeton Street in Bridgeton, late 19th century. James Templeton & Co had several carpet factories in the East End as well as a sister company, J & J S Templeton, which made Brussels carpets on Jacquard looms at premises on Crownpoint Road. |
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This is the grave of David
Alexander Turnbull taken at Rutherglen cemetery in 2004. |