Falkirk

Classification and Statistics Settlement Type: town Population (2001): 32379     (1991): 35610 (1981): 36881 (1971): 37579 (1961): 38044 (1951): 37535 (1881): 13170 (1871): 9547 (1861): 9030 (1851): 8752 (1841): 8209 (1821): 11536 Tourist Rating: Text of Entry Updated: 16-DEC-2008

Location Latitude: 55.999°N Longitude: 3.7877°W National Grid Reference: NS 886 799 Show Maps:           Get directions by entering the UK postcode of your location, home or hotel here eg. EH1 3YT

Industry

An aluminium rolling mill was opened at David's Loan by the government in the 1940s, manufacturing sheet aluminium for the fuselage and wings of aircraft for the Royal Air Force. It was acquired by British Aluminium Ltd in 1946 and the plant employed 2000 people at its peak, produced 60,000 tons of aluminium annually. Later acquired by Alcan, it closed in 2004.

References and Further Reading

Jaques, Richard (2001) Falkirk and District: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. The Rutland Press, Edinburgh

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