Hugh Mckay Carpets

Hugh Mckay Carpets

Central Scotland, Kidderminster and Yorkshire are recognised as the traditional carpet producing centres of the British Isles. Yet it is known that a cottage carpet making industry existed in Durham in the 18th century, and that around 1815 a factory was in production alongside the River Wear in the city. In 1903 this factory ceased production and most of its equipment and goodwill were sold. It’s former manager, together with 20 redundant weavers, set to work to ensure that the art and craft of carpet making would not be lost to Durham. The manager’s name was Hugh Mackay.

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