Jn Galt
— 28/02/2021Found by Eddie McLean on the River Clyde at Erskine. John Galt, Nethercommon Brickworks, Paisley, Renfrewshire aka Galts Brickworks. . . . .
Nethercommon Brickworks, Inchinnan Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire
(Note – SBH – The brickworks situated in the Nethercommon area of Paisley are often difficult to separate when trying to ascertain which piece of researched information should be allocated to which brickworks. The same goes for conclusively determining which location on the old OS maps refers to which brickworks. If anyone notices any error or has any relevant suggestions then please get in touch. The brickworks concerned are Shortroods Brickworks, Gockston Brickworks, Galts Nethercommon Brickworks, North Caledonia Brickworks, Caledonia Fireclay Works and the Caledonian Brick and Drain Tile Works).
Nethercommon Brickworks, Paisley, Renfrewshire aka Galts Brickworks.
11/02/1860 – Paisley and Renfrewshire Gazette – John Galt, bricklayer, No 6 Wardrop Street, Paisley. Begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has commenced business on his own account, and from his long practical experience, by strict attention to all orders entrusted to his care, and moderate charges, he hopes to merit a share of the public patronage. Orders left at the Yard, 22 New Smithhills, at 6 Wardrop Street or at Hugh Smith’s, 1 High Street, will be attended to. Paisley 10/01/1860. (Note – SBH – It appears that John Galt may not have commenced manufacturing bricks at this time).
01/05/1873 – North British Daily Mail – Burgh parochial board. The regular monthly meeting was held last night. Mr John Brown, of Thrushcraig, presiding. The Asylum Committee minutes showed that the north field at Riccartsbar had been let for a year for £26 and the south field for £13 for the same period. (Note – SBH – I think this reference to the land being leased at Riccartsbar is different to the land at Nethercommon which follows). An offer for the purchase of the ground belonging to the Board, and situated at Nethercommon, from Mr John Galt, 29 Causeyside Street had been under the consideration of the Asylum Committee. The ground measures fifteen acres and consists of two fields containing fine clay, especially valuable for the manufacture of bricks or tiles. Ten years ago it was purchased by the Board for the sum of £750, and Mr Galt’s offer was £1550, which the committee recommended the Board to accept. Bailie Watson considered the sum named a good price, but be was not sure that it was a good plan to dispose of the ground of a public Board by private bargain, and seeing it was the first time it had been brought before them he did not think they should agree to accept of it that night. The Inspector explained that on Thursday (today), according to the terms of the letter, they would virtually have no offer. Mr Robert Richardson then moved that the minutes be adopted, and Mr Galt’s offer accepted on the condition that he would pay all the expenses of conveyance. Mr William Gillespie seconded the motion. Mr Watson moved as an amendment that settlement of the matter be adjourned for a week. The motion was carried, Bailie Watson being the only supporter of his amendment
24/05/1875 – North British Daily Mail – John Galt, brick builder and brick manufacturer begs to inform his customers and others that he has removed to 1 Underwood Lane off Well Street, Paisley. Orders left there or at the yard, no 14, Abbey Close or at the brickworks at Nethercommonwill be punctually attended to.
1877 – 1878 – John Galt, brickmaker and brick builder. Brickworks, Nethercommon. Yard, 16 Abbey Close. House, 1 Underwood Lane, Paisley.
12/01/1878 – Paisley and Renfrewshire Gazette – Attempted theft from a brickfield. On Thursday morning it was discovered that an attempt had been made during the previous night to commit a somewhat extensive theft from the brick making yard of Mr John Galt, at Nethercommon. The entire brass mountings and other valuable parts of certain machinery in the sheds of the yard had been removed, and carefully placed together, ready for taking away but is it supposed that the thieves must have been scared ere completing their purpose. The police are investigating the matter.
1879 – 1880 – John Galt, bricklayer and brick builder. Brickworks, Nethercommon. Yard, 16 Abbey Close. House, 1 Underwood Lane, Paisley.
1881 – 1882 – John Galt, bricklayer and brick builder. Brickworks, Nethercommon. Yard, 16 Abbey Close. House, 1 Underwood Lane, Paisley.
03/12/1892 – Paisley and Renfrewshire Gazette – Notice is hereby given that the copartnery concern of John Galt & Son, brick makers and builders in Paisley, which the subscribers were the sole partners, was dissolved on the thirty-first day of October,. Eighteen Hundred aad Ninety-Two by the retiral of the subscriber, John Galt. The subscriber, John Galt, junior, who is continuing the business for his own behoof under the same name, will collect and discharge all debts due to, and pay all debts due by, the dissolved firm. John Galt and John Galt, junior. 1st December 1892
22/09/1894 – Paisley and Renfrewshire Gazette – Messrs Shanks and Company new works. The following specifications have been accepted in connection with the erection of the new premises for Messrs Shanks and Co of which mention was made last week. Joiner Work, Messrs Rodie and Co, Barrhead; Brickwork, Messrs. Galt Sons, Paisley.
16/11/1895 – Paisley and Renfrewshire Gazette – All persons having claims against the deceased John Galt, sometime brick manufacturer, Paisley and latterly residing at Tarradale, Blackhall there are requested to lodge same with the subscribers within 14 days from this date …
25/07/1899 – The Scotsman – Boy drowned at Paisley. On Sunday evening, shortly after seven o’clock, a sad drowning accident happened at Galt’s Brickwork, Inchinnan Road, Paisley, whereby Arthur Morton, nine years of age, son of James Morton, a carter, residing at 9 New Smithhill, lost his life. Along with another boy, Gebbie, he had gone to this brickwork, where there is an old clay hole, which was at one time filled with water, but into which a lot of rubbish has been put. This had formed what appeared to be a perfectly substantial surface, and the boys ventured on it with the purpose of crossing. The surface gave way, and the boys sank. Gebbie managed to make his way out but Morton sank before assistance could be procured. Every means was taken to recover the body, but up till last night, it had not been reached.
Below – 03/12/1892 – Paisley and Renfrewshire Gazette – John Galt and Son, brick makers and builders in Paisley. Partnership dissolved. John Galt and John Galt Jun.
Below – 1895 – This map appears to show the following brickworks but it is not certain – can anyone confirm?)
- Galts Nethercommon Brickworks (Although this does not appear to be on the main Inchinnan Road).
- Gockston Brickworks.
- Shortroods Brickworks.
1899 – 1900 – John Galt and Son, brickmakers and builders. Brickworks, Nethercommon.
John Galt of John Galt and Sons. House – Tarradale, Blackhall.
1900 – 1901 – John Galt and Son, brickmakers and builders. Brickworks, Nethercommon.
John Galt of John Galt and Sons. House – Tarradale, Blackhall.
1901 – 1902 – John Galt and Son, brickmakers and builders. Brickworks, Nethercommon.
John Galt of John Galt and Sons. House – Tarradale, Blackhall.
02/03/1901 – Paisley and Renfrewshire Gazette – Deaths. At Tarradale, Blackhall on the 28th February, John Galt, brickmaker and builder. All friends omitted, kindly accept this invitation.
09/03/1901 – Paisley and Renfrewshire Gazette – All persons having claims against the deceased John Galt, jun, brickmaker and builder, who retired at Tarradale, Blackhall, Paisley or against his firm of John Galt & Son, brickmakers and builders, Nethercommon, Paisley are requested to lodge same with the subscribers within 14 days from the date hereof …
1902 – 1903 – John Galt and Son, brickmakers and builders. Brickworks, Nethercommon.
Robert Galt of John Galt and Sons. House – Tarradale, Blackhall.
1903 – John Galt, brick and tile maker, Inchinnan Road, Paisley.
1904 – 1905 – John Galt and Son, brickmakers and builders. Brickworks, Nethercommon.
Robert Galt of John Galt and Sons. House – Tarradale, Blackhall.
1905 – 1906 – John Galt and Son, brickmakers and builders. Brickworks, Nethercommon.
Robert Galt of John Galt and Sons. House – Tarradale, Blackhall.
1906 – 1907 – The Galts appear to be no longer in the brick making and building business.