OS1/11/105/240

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  3. Midlothian OS Name Books, 1852-1853
  4. Midlothian, volume 105
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BANK OF SCOTLAND Bank of Scotland
Bank of Scotland		 Alexander Blair (Treasurer)
Oliver and Boyd's New Edinbro [Edinburgh] Almanac		 [Situation] North side of Bank Street
A very handsome and substantial building in the Grecian style of Architecture. the south front is elegantly adorned by a range of Corinthian pilasters a venetian window, and the Arms of the BanK, This house was erected by the Company of the BanK of Scotland in 1805 but the Company was formed in 1695, And had their banKing establishment in the Old BanK Close previous to it been removed to this house, The subscribed Capital is £1.500.000 and one million of it is paid up. This is the Principal BanK from which are a number of branches, throughout the provincial Towns,

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Transcriber's notes

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

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