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Charles Tennants St. Rollox Chemical Works
St. Rollox Chemical Works in Glasgow, making dry bleaching powder which was sold world wide and grew to be the worlds largest chemical Works. Showing the exterior of the factory covering 50 acres by the River Clyde, with its 450 feet chimneys known as Tennants Stalk, coursing atmospheric pollution. Date: 1830s
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This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and scale of Charles Tennant's St. Rollox Chemical Works in Glasgow during the 1830s. The factory, which covered an impressive 50 acres by the River Clyde, was a pioneering force in the chemical industry of the time. The image showcases the exterior of the imposing complex, with its iconic 450-feet chimneys, affectionately known as 'Tennant's Stalk.' These towering structures, which belched atmospheric pollution into the sky, were a testament to the industrial might and ambition of the era. Charles Tennant (1768-1838), a Scottish industrialist, had revolutionized the production of dry bleaching powder, a crucial ingredient in the textile industry. His invention, which eliminated the need for hazardous and labor-intensive wet chlorine bleach, made St. Rollox the largest chemical works in the world, with a global reach that extended far beyond Scotland's shores. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the vast expanse of the factory and the intricate network of buildings that housed its various processes. The River Clyde, with its bustling shipping activity, is visible in the background, further emphasizing the interconnectedness of industry and commerce during the 19th century. Despite the awe-inspiring nature of this industrial behemoth, it's important to remember that the era was not without its challenges. The chimneys, while symbols of progress and prosperity, also represented the environmental costs of industrialization. The atmospheric pollution they produced would have had a significant impact on the local population and the environment. This photograph, with its intriguing blend of grandeur, innovation, and historical significance, offers a captivating window into Scotland's rich industrial heritage and the transformative power of the 19th century chemical industry.
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