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Page 116 - John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
Smith, John, 1927,
Page 116 - John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
Page 116 - John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
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Page 116 from John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
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Excerpt from page "The Whale Newhaven 1794 - To be sold that large dwelling house called the Whale lying at the east end of the town of Newhaven, about 15 minutes walk west from Leith. As there is a prospect of a harbour being erected at Newhaven the premises might answer for a private family or make an excellent inn", Edinburgh Evening Courant Jan 27 1794 also on Jan 27 1812.
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Smith, John
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1927
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32 x 20 cm
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
This is a page from the book 'Origin, nomenclature and location of various houses and streets in Edinburgh' by John Smith.
Between 1572 and 1890, Newhaven was a major port for landing oysters. It also played a role in the whaling industry, recalled in the name "Whale Brae" at the northmost end of Newhaven Road. The whalemaster's house (13) at the centre of what is now Park Road had clear views down to the harbour over the lower buildings to the north.
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