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Page 88 - John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh

Smith, John, 1927,
Page 88 - John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
Page 88 - John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
Page 88 - John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
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18280
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Page 88 from John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
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Excerpt from page - "Preston Street Burying Ground 1820 - New Burying Ground. The Kirk of session of St Cuthberts intimate to the public that they have purchased for burying ground, a large field entering from Preston Street formerly Gibbet Loan, which will be ready for opening on Monday the 4th Dec next..........Sober and steady watchmen, upon whose fidelity, entire reliance may be placed, will attend every night from the evening to the morning twilight, properly armed for the protection of the ground........" Edinburgh Evening Courant November 27 1820.
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1927
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32 x 20 cm
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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