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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
HADDINGTON [Town] [continued] [Continued from page 51]
well Kept, and have in general the advantages of a side-pavement , And are lighted with gas. The houses are Chiefly from three to four stories in height, And have a modern and regular appearance, many of the shops in the principal streets being equal to those in the metropolis. The suburb of Nungate is Connected
with Haddington by a very Ancient bridge, purporting by its date, to have been erected in the 12th Century. The approaches to the town from the west and east are beautified by elegant villas, luxuriant gardens, And extensive nurseries. Situated in a rich agricultural district Haddington has been recKoned, among the greatest markets in Scotland for all Kinds of grain. In early times tanning of leather Seems to have been a trade of great importance in the burgh, and it is still carried on to a considerable extent. (The public buildings, Antiquities, Manufactories, etc are described under their respective heads, in the annexed orthography Sheets) The name "Haddington" though apparently of Saxon origin, is of Doubtful etymology. Haddington united with Dunbar, Lauder, North Berwick and Jedburgh in returning a member to parliament.

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[Page] 52 Parish of Haddington

[Note] Compiled From Fullarton's Gazetteer
of Scotland And Miller's Hist. [History]
of Haddington.

Transcriber's notes

See page 53 for further note.

  Transcribers who have contributed to this page.

Moira L- Moderator, Molly Miller, Nora Edwards

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