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Plaque commemorating ancient tavern
Unknown, 1980, Photograph
Plaque commemorating ancient tavern
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38217
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Page from Leith Miscellany, volume XII, Plaque commemorating ancient tavern
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Unknown
Date
1980
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Photograph
Plaque on wall of a modern building, inscribed 'On this site stood an ancient tavern & hostelry, visited by Queen Mary, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II and many notable French refugees, frequented by the elite of the 16 and 17 centuries, also a favourite resort of Edinburghers and Leith cronies. Demolished 1888.'
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