OS1/13/98/18
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH [parish, Leven] | Church (Parochial) | Doctor Brewster Minister Mr H Smith Schoolmaster |
025 | [Situation] In the town of Leven This church was erected in the 1785 and enlarged to its present size in 1822 by the heretors of the parish, it is a plain edifice seated to accommodate 996 persons. The communicants for the last 5 years average 600. The Reverend Thomas Brewster D.D [Doctor of Divinity] Minister, on average the living is worth £300 per year, including Slefwed, Glebe and £11 yearly for Communion elements. |
| GAS WORKS [Leven] | Gas Works Gas Works |
Doctor Brewster Manse Mr Weskin, Leven |
025 | [Situation] In the town of Leven These works were erected in nthe year 1839 by a joint stock company under an Act of Parliament, for lighting the town of Leven. The present price is 8/4 per 1000 cubic feet -Mr Weskin of Leven is Secretary |
| SCHOOL [parish, Leven] | School (Parochial) | Doctor Brewster Manse Mr H Smith Schoolmaster |
025 | In the town of Leven. A school house where about 80 males & 70 females receive the usual information given at Parish Schools. Mr Henry Smith, schoolmaster who earns the maximum salary of about £65 yearly as fees |
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