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William Harley

For the co-founder of Harley-Davidson, see William S. Harley.

William Harley
Portrait of William Harley
Born1767 (1767)[1]
Glen Devon, Scotland
Died1830 (aged 62–63)[2]
London, England[2]

William Harley (1767–1830) was a Scottish textile manufacturer and entrepreneur who is known for his early contributions to the city of Glasgow, including the development of the New Town of Blythswood, covering Blythswood Hill, and pioneering hygienic dairy farming.

Blythswood Square, Glasgow, from the north side in line with West Regent Street.
  1. ^ McKean, Charles; Walker, David; Walker, Frank (1989). Central Glasgow : An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Mainstream Publications. ISBN 9781851582006.
  2. ^ a b Meighan, Michael (2011). Glasgow with a flourish. Amberley. ISBN 9781445603032.

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