OS1/11/105/69
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL GALLERIES | National Galleries National Galleries National Galleries National Gallery National Gallery |
Alexander Junor ClerK to Contractor J Pilbladdow ClerK of Works Mr. Playfair Architect Several prints of the building Plan of improvement of the Mound. |
[Situation] On the North Side of the Mound South of the Royal Institution This building is now in progress of erection the walls already built are to the height of 15 or 20 feet The design is a Grecian Style The foundation Stone was laid by Prince Albert in August 1851 & the edifice is expected to be Completed in 1855. It is intended to be a School of Design and a gallery for the exhibition of the worKs of artists. The expense is defrayed by an annual Government grant and by Subscription. The design of erecting a national gallery was first urged on public attention by the Board of Manufactures for Scotland and by the cooperation this board the present worK was commenced. |
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[Page] 69Parish of the City of Edinburgh
Note. The authorities given for the names argues that the plural form
should be used in the name galleries, as there are to be two galleries in it one
for the Government School of Design and another belonging to the Board
of manufactures for Scotland.
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 35OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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