OS1/11/100/113
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| MILLER'S CLOSE | Miller's Close Miller's Close |
Name above entrance P.O. [Post Office] Directory |
[Situation] On the North side of Canongate. A short close at the north side of Canongate. the houses are three stories high. occupied by mechanics and labourers |
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| SHOEMAKERS' CLOSE | Shoemaker's Close Shoemaker's Close |
Name above entrance P.O. [Post Office] Directory |
[Situation] On North side of Canongate. A long irregular close leading from Canongate to North Back of Canongate. at the north end of it is the Gas Works, The dwelling houses are generally old and four Stories high occupied by work people of various employments |
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| TOLBOOTH WYND | Tolbooth Wynd Tolbooth Wynd |
Corner Ticket P.O. [Post Office] Directory |
[Situation] From Canongate to North Back of Canongate A lane or back street leading Canongate to North Back of Canongate. it is well paved and drained, on the west side is the Gas Works |
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[Page] 113Parish of Canongate
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 30OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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