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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST GEORGE'S CHURCH | St. George's Church St. George's Church St. George's Church St. George's Church |
Map of city Mr Anderson Mr Thomson KirKwood's Map |
[Situation] At the west side of Charlotte Square A large and handsome edifice of an oblong shape with a handsome portico in front of four Ionic Columns resting on an elevated basement & 35 feet in height. The building is surmount-ed by a dome 150 feet high which is a miniature representation of St. Pauls in London This build-ing is from a design by Mr. Robert Reid & cost £33,000 It was founded in 1811 & opened for public worship in 1814 It is capable of containing a congregation (with seats) of 1650 There are 33 seats [appriated] as free seats to the poor, It is a parish church & is a single charge. |
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[Page] 29Parish of the City of Edinburgh
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73 - St. George's Church
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 28OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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