. The Paisley thread industry and the men who created and developed it, with notes concerning Paisley, old and new . hey did muchto tide over the period of suffering through which the townpassed, on its way to the present improved economic success flowed in upon them, they dispensed their wealthwith a liberal hand, and the town is enriched and adorned bymany substantial evidences of their benefactions. In the prosperous times of the weaving trade in Paisley, therewas no pressing necessity for a Public Park. The town was notlarge, and the immediate neighbourhood abounded in deligh
. The Paisley thread industry and the men who created and developed it, with notes concerning Paisley, old and new . hey did muchto tide over the period of suffering through which the townpassed, on its way to the present improved economic success flowed in upon them, they dispensed their wealthwith a liberal hand, and the town is enriched and adorned bymany substantial evidences of their benefactions. In the prosperous times of the weaving trade in Paisley, therewas no pressing necessity for a Public Park. The town was notlarge, and the immediate neighbourhood abounded in delightfulwalks and charming country scenery. But as the town increased,and factories multiplied, the want of a park began to be much felt. The Paisley Thread John Love (i747-1828), at one time a successful manufacturer,was an enthusiastic florist. He acquired about seven acres ofland on the road to Inchinnan—the portion which is now calledLove Street—and formed there the Hope Temple valuable and interesting plants were collected, and thegardens were well stocked, and became a place of public Enthance to Hove Tejjpj^e Gahhexs, 1866. There was also included a Museum of eeoloQ-ical and botanicalspecimens, which, in 1837, was under the care of Mr. WilliamSmall. But misfortune overtook the owner, and the estate wentinto the hands of trustees. The glory had departed ; and,becoming known as Loves Folly, it was transformed into amarket garden, where the children were accustomed to go forentertainment when the strawberries and gooseberries were ripe. Offered for sale in 1866, it was bought privately by Coats of Ferguslie. He enclosed and re-arranged the Benefactions 87 whole place, built convenient waiting-rooms and a lodge, anderected a splendid fountain in the centre. The place was thennamed ^be jfonnlain (Barrens.
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