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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
AMOS'S CLOSE [Dalkeith] Amos's Close Mr Welsh Druggist High St Dalkeith
Mr Hombie Dalkeith
William Porteous Draper Dalkeith
An entry running off the High St in DalKeith into "Back St" these "closes" are inhabited by the poorest classes of Artisans and Laborers, and take their names from present or former proprietors.
WILSON'S CLOSE [Dalkeith] Wilson's Close Mr Welsh Druggist High St Dalkeith
Mr Hombie Dalkeith
William Porteous Draper Dalkeith
A close off the High St in Dalkeith it does not communicate with any other street.
VINT'S CLOSE [Dalkeith] Vint's Close Mr Welsh Druggist High St Dalkeith
Mr Hombie Dalkeith
William Porteous Draper Dalkeith
A "close" running from the High into "Back Street" like the others it takes its name from a proprietor.

Transcriber's notes

This Name Book refers to Dalkeith 1852 - Sheet 2
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056

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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] Mechan RSM [Royal Sappers & Miners] 19th June 1852
Trace 6

[Parish] Dalkeith

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