OS1/34/10/1/17
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSEL STREET | Russel Street Russel Street |
Durham Weir Esqre. Factor, Boghead Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet] |
009 | [Situation] At the N.W. [North West] side of the town of Bathgate. A newly built street, composed of three long rows of Cottage houses, one story high and slated and occupied by miners & laborers - the property of the Coal Company. |
| LIVERY STREET | Livery Street Livery Street Livery Street |
Billet Book Mr. W. Johnston Mr. J. Finlay |
009 | [Situation] Near the central portion of the Town of Bathgate. This street, the N. [North] end of which is very narrow extends from the E. [East] end of Main Street, Southward to the E. [East] end of North Bridge Street - the houses are chiefly one story high and thatched, with gardens in rear, and occupied by weavers and laborers. Mr Johnston, Banker, and Mr Simpson exProvost, say, this street derived its name from its having led to the Mews belonging to Bathgate Castle which stood in low marshy ground S.E. [South East] of the town. |
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Transcriber's notes
In the Situation for Livery Street, 'parish of Bathgate' had been written originally, with 'Town' inserted above parish without the latter being crossed out. 'Town' must be the intended word.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, louisetherapist
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