OS1/11/96/20

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MARBLE WORKS [Leith Walk] Marble Works Name on Sign [Situation] On the East side of Leith Walk & S. [South] of Shrub Place
This establishment is [chiefly used] for Cutting & polishing [marble] for chimney pieces Slabs of the marble being cut by [the] process of hand sawing, the business is carrd. [carried] on by Mr. [D] Ness.
SILK DYE WORKS [Leith Walk] Silk Dye Works Messrs. May Proprietors [Situation] E. [East] side of Leith Walk opp. [opposite] Haddington Place
These premises are situated [on] the E.. [East] side of Leith Walk [&] are occupd. [occupied] by Messrs F. & W. Cooper Hay, the different branches of dyeing is [extensively] carried on and the place is well known
PAPER HANGING MANUFACTORY [Leith Walk] Paper Hanging Manufactory Sign on the Premises [Situation] E. [East] side of Leith Walk opp. [opposite] N. [North] end of Haddington Place
A large establishment for the manufacture & Sale of stained paper on the E. [East] side of Leith Walk occupd. [occupied] and carrd. [carried] on by Mr [McC---]

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Parish of South Leith

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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 25
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1:1056

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