OS1/26/9/98

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SPLIT CLOSE Split Close
Split Close
Split Close
Mr Adamson
George Allan
Daniel JinKens
002.06 A small court approached to from Dalrymple Street, and immediately at the N.W. [North West] corner of the Town Hall
JIBBOOM SQUARE [Greenock] Jibboom Square
Jibboom Square
Jibboom Square
Jibboom Square
Mr Adamson
George Allan
Daniel JinKens
John Donnan
002.06 An irregular formed court approached to, from the east side of Taylor's Close. It is (truly) said to be the filthiest inhabited place in the town of Greenock. The inhabitants are prostitutes of the lowest order. And it is remarKable for being the Chief Resort for seamen hence the name Jibboom
LINDSAY'S LANE Lindsay's Lane
Lindsay's Lane
Lindsay's Lane
Lindsay's Lane
Mr Adamson
George Allan
Post Office Directory
McFarlane's Map of Town
002.06 A narrow Alley leading from the "Vennel" in an North Westerly direction and terminating at "West Quay Lane". It is wholly paved and lighted with gas, The houses are partly dwellings and partly warehouses.

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