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Plaque commemorating ancient tavern
Unknown, 1980, Photograph
Plaque commemorating ancient tavern
Plaque commemorating ancient tavern
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Item no
38319
Title
Plaque commemorating ancient tavern
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1980
Size
14.7 x 19.5 cm
Type
Photograph
The plaque is 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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Leith Miscellany Vol XII
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