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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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MILNE'S EAST WYND | [1] Milne's East Wynd [2] Mill's E. Wynd |
[1] Mr. R. Milne Mr. John Hill Scouringburn Mill [2] Dundee Directory 1856-7 |
054 | A narrow & dirty thoroughfare ext[end]ing Northwards from Scouringbu[rn] to the West End of Douglas St[reet] It is unpaved & the few house[s] along its either side are of a very poor class. It is mostly front[ed] by Factories &c. &c. |
SCOURINGBURN MILL (Jute Spinning & Weaving) | Scouringburn Mill. (Jute spinning & weaving) | Mr. John Hill Manager Painted over entrance Mr. R. Milne proprietor |
054 | An extensive range of buildi[ngs] situated on the West side of Milne's East Wynd in which J[ute] spinning & weaving is carried [on] the former by steam power the latter with hand looms. There is one steam engine of 25 horse power & 320 persons employed in these Works which are the property of Mr. R. Milne ... under the management of Mr. John Hill. |
Continued entries/extra info
Town of Dundee Sheet 54. 5 No. 23 Trace 4 [at top of page]On the east side of Milne's East Wynd [in Situation column for Scouringburn Mill]
Extends from Scouringburn to the west end of Douglas Street [in Situation column for Milne's East Wynd]
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