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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELSO (town) | Kelso | County Map New Statistical Account Map of Scotland Fullertons Gazetteer |
009.04 | [Continued from page 8] There is a very fine building in Roxburgh St. used as a Museum & Library - the museum was established in 1834 by the Tweedside Physical & Antiquarian Society. The library which contains about 5000 volumes was established in 1795. There are two other Libraries in the town - also the property of joint Stock Companies - they were founded in 1778 & 1800. There is a very neat building in Abbey Row, recently erected called The Billiard and Reading Room, see page 61. There are 5 branch Banks in Kelso. in connection with the Bank of Scotland, British Linen Company, City of Glasgow, Commercial Bank of Scotland & the National Bank of Scotland. The Kelso Mail newspaper, which originated in 1797, and [Continued on page 10] |
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[Page] 9Town of Kelso
[Signed] W Beatty
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