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Reference NoDD1189
Accession No 1189
TitleRecords of Glegg and Thomson Limited, Iron Merchants and General Ironmongers, Aberdeen
DescriptionBusiness and financial records of Glegg and Thomson. The collection also includes a minute book for the North of Scotland Iron Merchants Stockholders Association, of which James Cowan Glegg was secretary.
Date1899 - 1980
CreatorGlegg and Thomson, Iron Merchants and General Ironmongers
Extent12 volumes
​Open or Restricted AccessOpen
Access ConditionsOpen for consultation at Old Aberdeen House, open Mon-Wed 9:30-12:30 and 13:30-16:30. It is advisable to make an appointment.
Administrative HistoryThe firm of Glegg and Thomson was established around 1850 by Robert Glegg and James Thomson. The firm is first listed in Post Office Directories in 1856. It passed to Robert's son James Cowan Glegg, then his son James L. Clegg and his sons Robert and Colin.

Originally based at 176 George Street, the company was later located at 255 and 259 George Street.

James Cowan Glegg was secretary of the North of Scotland Iron Merchants Stockholders Association.
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