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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE QUEEN'S PRINTING OFFICE | The Queen's Printing Office | Thomas Constable Esqr. Inscription on Wall |
A large plain building situated in Thistle Street, it was erected in 1838 by Thomas Constable Esqr. who is the present occupier & proprietor, It is used as a printing Office, and number of men employed in it amounts to 60 beside 30 boys, all kinds of periodicals & books are published here except Newspapers | |
| THISTLE STREET | Thistle Street | Thomas Constable Esqr. Inscription on Wall |
A Street commencing at the head of St. David Street and leading in direction crossing North Hanover Street to North Frederick Street, it is well paved, drained, and lighted with gas, The houses are 3 and 4 stories in height and in good repair, Occupied by mechanics, and a number of respectable families, In this Street are the Queen's Printing Office New Town Dispensary, McLean's School, and the University Printing Office |
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[Page] 82List of Names collected by david Hannay c/a [civilian assistant] 14 Dec 1850
[signed] D. Hannay c/a [civilian assistant]
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 29OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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