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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
HERIOT'S SCHOOL [Society] Heriot's School Mr. Bell [Situation] In Society a little W. [West] of Argyle Square
A large building Situated in Society after the style of Architecture of Heriots Hospital. it is Conducted by Mr. Bell and the average number of pupils in attendance may be taken at about 260, whose Education and Books is altogether free and in Some instances clothing is suppld. [supplied] to the indigent. Sewing is taught by a mistress of the Establishmt [Establishment] this Institution was built, endowed, and is supported by the Surplus funds of the Trustees of Heriots Hospital.

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Parish of the City of Edinburgh

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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 35
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056

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