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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST KILBRIDE [village] | West Kilbride | New Sta Acct [Statistical Account] Robertson's Top [Topography of] Cunningham Stat Acct [Statistical Account] of Scotland Francis Ritchie Esqr. Revd.[Reverend] J Boyd |
010 | This Town or Village is about 1/2 a mile from the Frith of Clyde the principle part of which is situated in a hollow between two small hills the Streets are partly paved and narrow the houses are chiefly one Story high except a portion of the Main Street where they are in some cases 3 Stories. There is not any market in this place but there are two fairs one in the month of February and the other in June. The principle trade is the Weaving of Shawls plaids and other fabrics for the Glasgow & Paisly Markets. |
| POST OFFICE [West Kilbride] | Post Office Post Office Post Office |
Francis Ritchie Esqr. Mr R Gemmell Mr J Fullarton |
010 | A Post office Kept by Mrs Jane Simpson. There are two arrivals and two despatches daily. - Money orders are not executed here |
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