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Boilermakers - Aberdeen 1881-1900
« on: Monday 28 April 14 11:47 BST (UK) »
Hi I'm looking to find out who the major employers of Boilermakers/Iron Foundry workers in Aberdeen would have been in the llate 19th early 20th century

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Re: Boilermakers - Aberdeen 1881-1900
« Reply #1 on: Monday 28 April 14 17:10 BST (UK) »
I have a book called "Mechanical Aberdeen" (by John Reid) Industries & Services 1888 - 1913. Aberdeen's oldest engineering firm was founded in 1798: Wm.McKinnon & Co. Ltd.,
They were Engineers, Ironfounders & Boilermakers. It sounds as though that company fits the bill :) Obviously there were many industries in Aberdeen, not just this one,shipbuilding, for instance. Hall Russell & Co.Ltd, were also Iron & Brass founders, Engineers & Boilermakers. James Abernethy & Co., Clyne, Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Blaikie Bros. Footdee Iron Works, John M.Henderson & Co. Ltd.,  also fit the bill.
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Re: Boilermakers - Aberdeen 1881-1900
« Reply #2 on: Monday 28 April 14 17:44 BST (UK) »
flst,
Yes it does, many thanks.  It gives me more of a lead for research.

Annie

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Re: Boilermakers - Aberdeen 1881-1900
« Reply #3 on: Monday 28 April 14 17:49 BST (UK) »
The National Library of Scotland has the Aberdeen Post Office Directories for this period available to read free on its website. They are searchable - enter boilermaker in the search box.

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Re: Boilermakers - Aberdeen 1881-1900
« Reply #4 on: Monday 28 April 14 17:53 BST (UK) »
GR2, will do thanks for the tip.

Annie
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