Basic Biographical Details Name: | James Boyd (or John Boyd) | Designation: | | Born: | | 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 AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland | Business | | | |
Employment and TrainingEmployersThe following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | James Boyd & Sons | c. 1900 | | Partner | |
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1863 | Glasgow Botanic Garden, Kibble Palace | | | Glasgow | Scotland | Executed the structure, based on wire model by James Cousland | | 1871 | Glasgow Botanic Garden, Kibble Palace | | | Glasgow | Scotland | Extensions, following the move of the structure from Loch Long to Glasgow - unclear whether alone or in collaboration with Cousland | | c. 1880 | 19 and 21 Aytoun Road | | | Glasgow | Scotland | Conservatory | | 1881 | Glasgow Botanic Garden, Kibble Palace | | | Glasgow | Scotland | Converted to winter garden; pool and orchestra pit filled in; dome raised on clerestory - all to designs by Joseph Dalton Hooker, Director of Kew Gardens |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Scotlands People Website | | Wills & Testaments | | | Paisley Sheriff Court Wills Sc58/45/6 and Inventories Sc58/42/55 |
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