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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEWARTFIELD GARDENS | Stuartfield Pleasure Gardens Stuartfield Gardens Stuartfield Gardens Stewartfield Stewartfield Pleasure Grounds Stuartfield Gardens |
Name on Sign Board Mr. Cunningham Mr. Gourlay occupier maps of Edinburgh Post office Directory Bill of Exhibitions |
[situation] About 24 chains E. [East] by S. [South] from E [East] Warriston House A large public pleasure garden tastefully arranged laid in flower plots, bowberry greens, Terraces, gravel walKs &c It consists of about 3½ acres in the centre of the garden is a large Inn or public House of which refreshments of various Kinds are provided including British & foreign liquors. It is much resorted to in Summer time as a place of public amusement & is generally rendered a more attractive by exhibitions of different Kinds, Sometimes in winter time threre are occasional exhibitions of Fire worKs &c. during the evenings. Adjoining the public garden there also a private garden of about the same extent which is also attached to the Inn. Occupied by Mr. Gourlay. The property of Mrs Veitch Piccardy Place Edinburgh. |
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