This afternoon, I am posting information on Alexander Crum, 1828-1893 who donated a free public library to the people of Thornliebank, Glasgow.
Thornliebank Printworks was one of the largest calico-printing works in
Scotland in the late 19th century. It closed on Dec 24th 1929. Going
back further in time, Alexander and James Crum bought a small muslim
factory in 1789. Walter Crum pioneered the application of chemistry to
calico printing. The business transferred to Calico Printing Association
in 1893.
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