Old Photographs Castle Street Forfar Scotland

Old photograph of a horse and cart, shops, houses and people on Castle Street in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. Like other parts of Angus, Forfar was home to a very successful textile industry during and after the Industrial Revolution. In the late 18th century the firm of William and John Don & Company was founded in the town. Another important textile firm was J & A Craik & Company, Linen and Jute Manufacturers, which was based at the Manor Works in Forfar. Craiks was started in 1863. Bon Scott, rock n' roll singer from the band AC/DC. was born in Forfar.

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