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William Kirkpatrick, Esq., J. P. (1817-1887). Founder, in the year 1855, of the business in Walsall, that
was carried on for many years in his name and under his direction. His son, Vincent Kirkpatrick, succeeded his father and
presided over the incorporation of the business as a Limited Company in 1901. Upon incorporation, many loyal and long serving employees were given a shareholding. This started a tradition which continues to this day. Many of the descendents
of those first shareholders still retain their interest in the Company and the Kirkpatrick family still also retain a shareholding. |
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The origin of “I mak siccar” forms a direct link with one of the most decisive events in Scotland’s
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The defeat of Wallace by Edward 1 at Falkirk in 1298 was reputed to be due to the defection of the forces
of John Comyn, Earl of Badenoch, to the English. After the capture and execution of Wallace in 1304, Comyn had ambitions of
becoming King of Scotland himself. It was at the Monastery in Dumfries that Robert the Bruce, a strong supporter of Wallace,
and Comyn came face to face. They quarrelled. Comyn was stabbed by Bruce. Rushing out to his escorts Bruce told them, “I
doubt I have slain Comyn.” Roger Kirkpatrick, saying “I mak siccar” (I’ll make certain) ran into the
building and finding Comyn wounded but alive, stabbed him to the heart. Subsequently, Robert the Bruce was crowned King of
Scotland in 1306. |
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In 1951 a bronze plaque was unveiled in Castle Street, Dumfries, marking the spot where Comyn was slaughtered. | |
We carry a large selection of Kirkpatrick Black Antique Ironmongery manufactured to a high standard
in the Midlands:
Door Knobs and Lever Handles
Door Knockers
Window Casement Fasteners and Stays
Gate and Door Latches
Cabin Hooks
Escutcheons
Hinges
Door Bolts
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