OS1/34/10/1/53
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATHGATE ACADEMY | Bathgate Academy Bathgate Academy Bathgate Academy Bathgate Academy |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Inglis Rector Mr. J. Finlay Provost Mr. W. Johnston W. S. [Writer to the Signet] Mr. J. Johnston Banker |
009 | [Situation] 27 Chains SE [South East] of the parish Church. A large handsome structure at the E. [East] of Bathgate, it was began in 1831 and Opened in 1833, the style of Architecture is Grecian and the building consists of a Centre and two wings connected by a Colonade - from the Centre front rises a small tower, in which is a Clock, and surrounded by an open belfry - there is a broad flight of steps rising to the entrance terminating on a massive stone basement or platform forming a promenade for the teachers & commanding a view over the whole play ground. It was endowed by a native of the town - John Newlands who died in Jamaica in 1799. It is under the direction of trustees, the Ph. [Parish] Minister being the principal - There are four teachers in constant attendance & besides a good English education, latin, greek, french and German are taught, together with Music, drawing &c. The Academy is free to all Parishioners and non-parishioners are admitted by paying from 5s to 7s.6d per Quarter. The Average attendance male & female is about 500 and the present Rector is The Revd. [Reverend] A. Inglis. |
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