SPW045827 SCOTLAND (1934). Clark and Co. Anchor Mills Thread Works, Paisley. An oblique aerial photograph taken facing east.

now" Watermill Hotel"

Jennys Well Road. In 1939 Jennys Well Road ran from Barrhead Road (from about Blackford Road) to Hawkhead Road, only a small section of it remains today off Hawkhead Road

Jennys Well Laundry

Doulton & Co. Ltd. Sanitaryware Manufacturers, Hawkhead Road. Doultons was the same company famed for its 'Royal Doulton' Pottery, this factory however only made Bathroom 'Furniture', Cast Iron baths, showers Etc.,. Doulton closed the factory in 1939 and it was soon after taken over by A. Bell & Sons Limited as Gleniffer Laundry which served Industry and the Hotel Trade all over Scotland as well as cater for domestic laundry clients. Bells in turn was taken over by Initial Services in the mid 70's and closed in the early 80's, the site has lain empty since, save the occasion use for Car storage

Original course of the Glasgow-Paisley- Ardrossan Canal

anchor recreation

Paisley and Barrhead District Railway - known as the Dummy Railway because it was built for passengers, including stations, but only used for goods, the occasional excursion and workers' trains

This is a very historic bridge. It carries the Paisley Canal railway line over the White Cart water. It is the oldest bridge in the world that still carries a railway, having been originally built as a canal bridge in 1810 by Thomas Telford, long before the railways were established.

Site of current Hawkhead railway station.

Hawkhead railway signalbox.

Saucel (Paisley) railway signalbox.

Hawkhead railway station.

Blackhall Power Station Electricity Works