OS1/11/99/53
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH LINEN COMPANY'S BANK | British Linen Company's Bank British Linen Company's Bank |
Mr. Alexander Good Map of City |
[Situation] On the E [East] side of St. Andrews Square A large & handsome Structure of the Corinthian Style of Architecture From a basement above the first Story rise 6 handsome fluted Columns with elaborately Sculptured Capitals and above each of these capitals on a pediment is a Colossal emblematic Statue. The whole front is finely ornamented with Sculptured worK and the interior is also handsomely furnished It was built in 1849 - 50. This bank was incorporated by charter in 1746 & is a bank of Issue &. of Deposit. It has branch banKs in every town of note in Scotland. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 53Parish of St. Cuthberts
[Form 136 Page]
[158] British Linen Company's Bank
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 29OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator
Location information for this page.
There are no linked mapsheets.