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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LORD HAILES' HOUSE Lord Hailes' House
Lord Hailes' House
Mr Borthwick
Mr Brown
[Situation] W. [West] side of New Street
A plain dwelling house, Situated in New Street, formerly the residence of that eminent judge and lawyer Lord Hailes.
LEITH WYND Leith Wynd
Leith Wynd
Corner Ticket
P.O [Post Office] Directory
[Situation] N. [North] side of Canongate
A steep & narrow street extending from the junction of High Street and Canongate to MacDowall Street and old Physic Garden. The houses are generally old and chiefly tenanted by the lowest classes. It is Considered a very disreputable portion of the town.

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Parish of Canongate

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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 30
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056

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