OS1/26/9/98
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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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