Wilsontown Ironworks
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An iron community
Established in 1779 near Forth, Scotland. Its story is one of great enterprise, innovation, family disputes and hard work. The same story, in fact, of the early industrial era in Scotland.
Voices from the Ironworks
It's 1807 and the Ironworks is at its peak. Wilsontown is bustling with thousands of workers and families. Hear owner John Wilson describe how the Ironworks came about and his hopes for the future. Listen to young Robbie Barrie and miner's wife Mary Reid tell us about their lives at the works. And find out why Samuel Nimmo came all the way from Shropshire, England to work here.
Voice from the Ironworks Audio Transcripts
Find out more about the iron making process at Wilsontown Ironworks