Newington is a residential area in the 'South Side' of Edinburgh, bordered by the Grange to the west and Prestonfield to the east. The area gained popularity as a pleasant, rural residential location from the late 18th century onwards. Considerable development took place in the first quarter of the 19th century following Dr Benjamin Bell's acquisition of the estate and the construction of his home, Newington House, in 1805. The area has been home to both famous and infamous individuals, including the artist D. O. Hill, known for his pioneering photographic work, and Dr Robert Knox, the surgeon associated with the Burke and Hare case.
The Grange is an area in the south of Edinburgh. It lies to the south of Grange Road and to the west of Ratcliffe Terrace. The area served, from the mid 12th century, as agricultural land associated with St Giles Kirk. It was bought in 1631 by William Dick. The area was substantially developed in the mid to late 19th century. Many of the streets built at this time carry names associated with the Dick Lauder family.
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