OS1/30/12/20
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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Queen's Head | Queen's Head (P.H.) [Public House] | Sign Board Peter Rodger Esqr John Currie Postman |
012 | An old Inn of the 3rd class, Situated at the Corner of "West Port" and "The Valley". |
Sir Walter Scott's Monument | Sir Walter Scotts Monument | George Roberts Esqr Provost Peter Rodger Esqr Town Clerk |
012 | A colossal Statue mounted on a granite Pedestal & Protected by a Strong Metal Railing, & is almost the only ornament in the Town, except Perhaps the Town Hall Spire. It bears the following inscription. "WAVERLY" "Erected in August 1839 In proud & affectionate remembrance Sir Walter Scott Baronet Sheriff of this County From 1800 to 1832. |
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