OS1/11/105/156
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE HERIOT'S HOSPITAL | George Heriots Hospital George Heriots Hospital George Heriots Hospital |
Mr. Fairbairn Maitlands Hist. [History] PollocK's Guide |
[Situation] A little West of Greyfriar's Church This institution was founded and endowed in 1628 by George Heriot Goldsmith to James VI. The building is of that Mixed style of Architecture which prevailed in this Country previous to the introduction of the Grecian style by Sir Christopher Wren. The building is in the form of a quadrangle with a central court, the outer sides measuring 162 feet the interior 94, the north or principal [continued on page 157] |
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[Page] 156Parish of the City of Edinburgh
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 35OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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