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The Town That Thread Built

Documentary telling the story of J & P Coats, initially a cotton mill opened in Paisley in 1826 that went on to become one of the world's three biggest companies.

Paisley, Scotland's biggest town, was one of its wealthiest when local mill owners J & P Coats were at the peak of their powers and one of the world's three biggest companies. This social history tells the story of the company, its workers, and the rise and fall of their town as the centre of the world thread industry. Narrated by leading actress and one-time 'mill girl' Phyllis Logan.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 22 Oct 2024 20:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland

  • Were Friday nights back then really all that different to how they are today?

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Narrator Phyllis Logan
Executive Producer Ewan Angus
Executive Producer Maurice Smith
Executive Producer Colin Cameron
Director Sarah Howitt
Producer Sarah Howitt

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