OS1/11/106/86
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC BATHS [Nicholson Square] | Public Baths Public Baths Public Baths Public Baths |
Inscription on building. David Little P.O. [Post Office] Directory Card of the Establishment |
[Situation] South Side of Nicholson Sqe. [Square] A house 3 stories high occupied as public Baths this institution originated with a society of the working classes who commenced a subscription in 1845 & commenced building for this purpose in Low Calton Street after which that place was sold & the present premises afterwards fitted up the affairs of the society is managed by a committee of directors. The expence attending it is now defrayed by the use of the baths there are 24 rooms & 27 baths 5 first class 5 2nd. Class & 14 3rd. class baths & 3 vapour baths. |
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[Page] 86Parish of St. Cuthberts
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Sheet 36 of the Edinburgh Town Plan at 1:1056 scale.Note the name Public Baths does not appear on the 6 inch map.
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Douglas Montgomery
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