OS1/11/105/204
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL INSTITUTION | Normal Institution Normal Institution |
Mr. Gordon. Revd [Reverend] J. Alexander |
[Situation] A Short distance S. [South] of Castle Hill And near to the Assembly Hall A large & handsome structure of the Elizabethan Style 4 stories high. Occupied principally as a semmary for the Instruction or Training of young men & women devoting themselves to the profession of Teaching. There is also a school for children. The latter school is at present attended by 420 scholars. In the Teachers Training School there are 60 scholars or students one half young men & the remaining number young women Domestic accommodation is provided for these students in Semmary. This institution was established by the General Assembly education committee. The cost of building was upwards of 8000 one half of the sum being granted by the Education Committee of the Privy Council. |
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Parish 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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