OS1/11/93/3

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CHEMICAL WORKS [Smith's Place] Chemical WorKs and Warehouses
Chemical WorKs and Warehouses
George Blanchard
William Gilroy
[Situation] In Smith's Place E. [East] side of Leith Walk
An extensive lot of buildings situated between Leith Walk And the Easter Road, part is used for the making of drugs such as chemicals, extracts, ointments plaisters, powdering roots and herbs &c. the other part is used as Warehouses, shop, office, &c. Occupants Messrs. Raimes and Co. [Company] who carry an an extensive made by wholesale and retail exportation &c. Proprietor John Raimes Esq.
EASTER ROADS COTTAGES Easter Road Cottages
Easter Road Cottages
Mr Shirving Quarryholes
James Chesser
[Situation] About 22 chains N.W. by W. [North West by West] from Hermitage Park
Ten low tileroofed cottages on the north side of the Easter Road hence the name

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Parish of South Leith

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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 22
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1:1056

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