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Machine tool makers of Lower Dens Works, and Upper Dens Works, Dundee. | Machine tool makers of Lower Dens Works, and Upper Dens Works, Dundee. | ||
1822 William Baxter and Son started the Dens Mill. At the close of the year, the town of Dundee had 17 spinning-mills.<ref>A 19th century view of the staple trade of Dundee [http://www.fdca.org.uk/Staple_Trade.html]</ref> | |||
1867 A large machine-making establishment engaged solely in making and repairing their own spinning and weaving machinery.<ref>The Engineer 1867/09/13</ref> | 1867 A large machine-making establishment engaged solely in making and repairing their own spinning and weaving machinery.<ref>The Engineer 1867/09/13</ref> | ||
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Machine tool makers of Lower Dens Works, and Upper Dens Works, Dundee.
1822 William Baxter and Son started the Dens Mill. At the close of the year, the town of Dundee had 17 spinning-mills.[1]
1867 A large machine-making establishment engaged solely in making and repairing their own spinning and weaving machinery.[2]
1867 Was one of the industrial venues hosting visitors to the British Association's meeting in Dundee[3]
By 1867 Sir David Baxter was head of the firm.
1926 Flax manufacturers. Sudden death of the chairman, Sir G W Smith[4]
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