February 26, 1672

Philip van der Straten, sets up a factory in Kelso, thus starting the Border woolen industry

Scotland

Philip van der Straten, sets up a factory in Kelso, thus starting the Border woolen industry

Philip van der Straten, sets up a factory in Kelso, thus starting the Border woolen industry. This February 26, 1672 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.

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