Gourock Ropeworks
Bobbins on a creel used to feed yarn to the forming machine in the rope walk at the Gourock Ropeworks in Port Glasgow. The individual yarns are twisted together to make stronger, thicker strands which are themselves combined to make a rope
Picture No
10409127
Media ID
45176737
Size
3000px x 1848px
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Credit
John Gay / Historic England / Mary Evans
Usage Restrictions
Not for use for any political purpose, or in connection with alcohol, cigarettes or substance abuse
Source
Historic England Collection - photograph by John Gay (1909-1999)
Date
Jul 1946 - Nov 1946
