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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH | St. George's Church | Map of city Mr. Anderson N [North] Charlotte Street Mr. Thomson Ch. [Chief] Officer Charlotte Place |
A large and handsome built Edifice erected in 1811.12 at a cost of about £33000, it has a recessed vestibule supported by four columns and two pilasters of the Ionic order, 35 ft. [feet] high raised, on steps, and surmounted by a balustrade, The vestibule is flanked by wings, of a plain massive style of architecture, and from behind it, on a basement 48 ft. [feet] square, rises a dome with a lantern and cross. The interior is well fitted out with galleries seats &c. and is calculated to afford accommodation for 1,600 persons. No. of sittings let 662, and a few reserved seats for the session &c. |
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[Page] 73List of Names collected by David Hannay C/a [Civilian assistant] January 15 1851
Object
St. George's Church - A church
[signed] David Hannay c/a [civilian assistant]
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 28OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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