OS1/11/106/17
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLIVER & BOYD'S PRINTING AND PUBLISHING OFFICES Former Marquis of Tweeddale's House | Oliver & Boyds Printing & Publishing Offices Oliver & Boyds Printing & Publishing Offices |
Sign Board P.O. [Post Office] Directory |
[Situation] At the Nether Bow Port. S. [South] side of High St The offices of this extensive and old established firm are situated in Tweeddale Court, High Street, formerly the town residence of the Marquiss of Tweeddale and subsequently the British Linen Company's Bank. They are suitably fitted up with everything necessary for carrying on the printing & publishing business including a powerful steam engine The house inhabitted by the Tweedale family was built by Lady Yester who left it to her nephew John 2nd Earl of Tweedale Lady Yester was born in 1572 & therefore it is likely the house was built in the early part of the 17th century. See Wilsons Memorials of Edinburgh |
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[Page] 17Parish of the City of Edinburgh
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2 dd. see page 23
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(17th century)
one s on the plan
2 dd see page 23
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 36OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895
Town Plan of Edinburgh (south east part) Surveyed: 1849-53 Scale: 1:1056
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