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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| Surgeons' Hall | Surgeons Hall | Hamlin Lee | A large and elegant structure of the [ ] style from a design by Mr. W. H [ ] the western end adjoining Nicholson [ ] is the front which is ornamented w [ ] handsome portico with 6 fluted columns [ ] the Ionic order resting on a wall or [ ] which encloses the front and sup [ ] a pediment very handsomely carved. The [ ] is a large oblong building 3 stories high the [ ] storey is occupied with several rooms handsomely [ ] up; one large one for meeting one occupied as library [ ] is also a residence for one of the professions. The upper part is [?used] as a museum consisting of Skeletons of different animals, pathological and [ ] preparations natural curiosities relics from battle fields etc. These are tastefully arranged in a [ ] hall or room which extends the whole length of the building and around the side of the hall are ar [ ] galleries lighted by the upper range of windows which serves as an additional part of the museum. In a low plain [ ] to the East side of the large hall are the various lecture rooms for the use of different classes with place of residence of som [ ] professors. In 1505 the surgeons and Barbers were formed into a corporation In 1657 the surgeons and apothecaries were incorporated. In 1778 a new charter was obtained and [ ] entitled the Royal colege of surveyors. The college grants deplonas in surgery. The class fees are generally £3.3.0. The fee for a deploma £7.7.0. |
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[page] 52 Parish of the City of EdinburghOrthography--For this name see in Parish of St. Cuthbert.
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