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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
NORTHGATE Northgate
Northgate
Northgate
Mr BlacKwood Writer
Mr William Stuart, W.S. [Writer to the Signet]
Chambers Guide to Peebles
013 [Situation] Extends North from the High Street
A street which extends Northwards from the junction of the High Street and Eastport, to near the entrance leading to the Railway Station, It is part paved and part Macadamized is well lighted with gas and supplied with water, the Houses on each side vary from One to two storeys in height have all or nearly so vegetable gardens attached, and are occupied in general by Mechanics and labourers. The only houses of any note on either side this street are the British Linen Company's Bank and the Cross Keys Inn, on its East side, and a house on its West side at its junction with Bridge gate, where the celebrated traveller Mungo ParK resided.

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