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Spylaw House
Chrystal, Francis M., 1925, Photograph
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Spylaw House
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Title
Spylaw House
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Chrystal, Francis M.
Date
1925
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16.1 x 21.0 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Spylaw House was built in 1773 as the home of snuff manufacturer and philanthropist, James Gillespie. Remains of the snuff-mill, powered by the Water of Leith, are incorporated into the rear of the building. The snuff was sold from a shop run by Gillespie's brother in Edinburgh's High Street.
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ReDrawing Edinburgh: Edinburgh in 1920
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