OS1/11/106/48
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS | United Industrial Schools United Industrial Schools |
Sign Board Mr. Maxwell Superintendent |
[Situation] In South Gray Close A large house, in South [Gray Close] in which is held the United [Industrial] School, an institution for the [education] of poor boys. The Course [?] comprises a plain English [?] Two teachers are employed, one [?] the other a protestant, in order [?] Children may be educated [?] to the respective religious [?] their parents. In addition [?] they are trained to habits of [?] instructed in various trades. [?] food and clothing in the house [?] is free. A housekeeper resides [?] School |
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[Page] 48Parish of the City of Edinburgh
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Sheet 36 of the Edinburgh Town Plan at 1:1056 scale.Note the name United Industrial Schools does not appear on the 6 inch map.
Some words in the Description are concealed by the fold in the page.
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Douglas Montgomery
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