Watson, John & Son
Biography
Alexander Gibb was manager of Watson's shop c 1900. Watson later took over Barraclough's premises. The building in Falkirk High St. was occupied by both J Watson & Son, bootmakers, and also W W Hope, clothier.
The building at 121 High Street, Falkirk was used by Bonnie Prince Charlie and his trusted friend, the Chief of Glengarry. In 1829 Mr John Johnstone established a bootmaking business in the premises and held a leading place for 70 years. The business was then owned by H B Watson still at 121 High Street, Falkirk c1956.
The building at 121 High Street, Falkirk was used by Bonnie Prince Charlie and his trusted friend, the Chief of Glengarry. In 1829 Mr John Johnstone established a bootmaking business in the premises and held a leading place for 70 years. The business was then owned by H B Watson still at 121 High Street, Falkirk c1956.
