Basic Biographical Details

Name: James Boyd (or John Boyd)
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Died: 14 July 1889
Bio Notes: James Boyd was an ironfounder and builder in Paisley who specialised in conservatories and glasshouses. He is described in his will as 'hothouse builder and heating engineer' and died on 14 July 1889 at Strone. His son took over the firm, the name being James Boyd & Sons from about t1900. The father Some sources give the father's name as John Boyd.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 1Paisley, Renfrewshire, ScotlandBusiness   

Employment and Training

Employers

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 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 1James Boyd & Sonsc. 1900 Partner 

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 41863Glasgow Botanic Garden, Kibble Palace  GlasgowScotlandExecuted the structure, based on wire model by James Cousland
Item 2 of 41871Glasgow Botanic Garden, Kibble Palace  GlasgowScotlandExtensions, following the move of the structure from Loch Long to Glasgow - unclear whether alone or in collaboration with Cousland
Item 3 of 4c. 188019 and 21 Aytoun Road  GlasgowScotlandConservatory
Item 4 of 41881Glasgow Botanic Garden, Kibble Palace  GlasgowScotlandConverted to winter garden; pool and orchestra pit filled in; dome raised on clerestory - all to designs by Joseph Dalton Hooker, Director of Kew Gardens

References

Bibliographic References

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 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1Scotlands People Website Wills & Testaments  Paisley Sheriff Court Wills Sc58/45/6 and Inventories Sc58/42/55