Clyde Shipping Company Tugboat tea towel

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  • Sturdy half panama US cotton (48cm x 70cm)
  • Our special inks mean that colours last in the wash
  • Includes hanging loop
  • Designed and manufactured in the UK
  • Delivery with Royal Mail, free on orders of 2+ tea towels
  • 100-day money back guarantee if you change your mind

Rivers are strange and mythical things. Ancient Romans believed that the god Volturnus controlled the rivers. In Egypt the Nile was presided over by several divine figures. And even in British Folklore we have Old Father Thames. So it's no surprise to hear that the River Clyde is named after a local Celtic goddess, Clota - a name which literally means 'the strongly flowing one'. The second longest river in Scotland, the Clyde runs right through the heart of Glasgow - and it's safe to say that the history of Glasgow is the history of the Clyde.

The Clyde has always been an important waterway, even way back in prehistoric times when it was used by ancient peoples for trade and transport. In the thirteenth century, the first bridge was built across the river, and during the Industrial Revolution, the first attempts were made to make the river more navigable, changing its natural course and increasing its depth.

This was Scotland's shipbuilding heartland - a history celebrated in this stunning tea towel, which shows a Clyde Shipping Company tugboat steaming up the river. The Clyde Shipping Company was the oldest steamboat company in existence, and its tugs were once a regular sight on the Clyde. So whether you're a shipping enthusiast or simply a lover of all things Glaswegian, this tea towel is just the thing to brighten up your kitchen!

Half Panama organic bleached cotton (heavy weight, textured finish). Stitched on all four sides. Includes hanging loop. Measures approximately 48cm x 70cm. Machine wash at 40 degrees max. We recommend that before you use your tea towel for the first time you wash it at least once to soften up the material and make it more absorbent for drying dishes. Please note size can vary slightly.

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  • 5
    CLYDE SHIPPING COMPANY TUGBOAT TEA TOWEL

    Posted by Mairi Cumming on 2nd Jan 2022

    This made a beautiful present for my neighbour who loves shipping and navigation. He was really chuffed.

  • 5
    Clyde towel.

    Posted by Mrs A Davis on 16th Aug 2021

    Excellent quality good size washes well

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