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Page 62 - John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
Smith, John, 1927,
Page 62 - John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
Page 62 - John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
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Page 62 from John Smith's Houses and Streets in Edinburgh
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Lauriston Place 1778 - " To be feued at Lauriston Edinburgh, six scots acres of ground for building on, the whole being laid out according to a plan. The buildings when complete when complete will form an elegant oblong square to be called Lauriston Place. Each house will have besides a sufficient quantity of back ground for gardens - The situation is well known to be remarkably warm and dry having a gentle declivity to the south and commanding views both extensive and delightful" Edinburgh Evening Courant Jan 21 1788.
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Smith, John
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1927
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32 x 20 cm
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Lauriston Place in Edinburgh runs west from the south end of Forrest Road to Tollcross. Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary was situated on Lauriston Place until 2003.
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