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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIARS VENNEL [Dumfries] | Friar's Vennel Friar's Vennel Friar's Vennel |
Corner Board William Gray Map of Town 1819 |
049; 055 | [Situation] leading N.E. [North East] from New Bridge Street to Church Place A long Narrow Street leading from the North End of High Street to New Bridge St. It is paved, drained And lighted with Gas. This Street is remarkable for the great number of provision Shops And other Small Shops in the Retail trade. - Also in this Street was An old Franciscan Monastery which gave rise to its Name .- |
| DOUGLAS ARMS (P.H.) [Dumfries] | Douglas Arms Douglas Arms Douglas Arms |
Sign Board Mr. McLeod Mr.Thomson |
055 | A public house in Friar's Vennel Mr. McLeod occupier. |
| ST DAVID STREET [Dumfries] | St. David Street St. David Street St. David Street |
Corner Board Thomas Craig Map of Town 1819 |
049; 055 | [Situation] heading N.W. [North West] from Friar's Vennel to Buccleuch Street. For description See Page 77 |
| IRISH STREET [Dumfries] | Irish Street Irish Street Irish Street |
Corner Board A. Wardobe Map of Town 1819 |
055 | [Situation] Running parallel with High Street from friar's Vennel to Nith Place A long irregular and narrow brick Street leading from friars' Vennel to Nith Place. It is paved and drained and lighted with Gas. A short part of it is macadamised, and having Causeways along the Sides of the houses- Houses from 2 to 3 Storeys high partly occupied by respectable families. There are three substantial buildings occupied as Branch Banks. |
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