A Brief History of Ironfounding in the Falkirk Area

Geoff B. Bailey

Contents

Alphabetical list of Companies

Alphabetical list of Foundries

Introduction

Historical Background

Markets

The Ironmasters

The Men

The Boys

Falkirk Men Abroad

Housing & Welfare

Catalogue of Foundries

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G.B.Bailey, 2021