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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeons' Hall | Surgeons Hall | Hamlin Lee | A large and elegant structure of the [ ] style from a design by Mr. W. H [ ] the western end adjoining Nicholson [ ] is the front which is ornamented w [ ] handsome portico with 6 fluted columns [ ] the Ionic order resting on a wall or [ ] which encloses the front and sup [ ] a pediment very handsomely carved. The [ ] is a large oblong building 3 stories high the [ ] storey is occupied with several rooms handsomely [ ] up; one large one for meeting one occupied as library [ ] is also a residence for one of the professions. The upper part is [?used] as a museum consisting of Skeletons of different animals, pathological and [ ] preparations natural curiosities relics from battle fields etc. These are tastefully arranged in a [ ] hall or room which extends the whole length of the building and around the side of the hall are ar [ ] galleries lighted by the upper range of windows which serves as an additional part of the museum. In a low plain [ ] to the East side of the large hall are the various lecture rooms for the use of different classes with place of residence of som [ ] professors. In 1505 the surgeons and Barbers were formed into a corporation In 1657 the surgeons and apothecaries were incorporated. In 1778 a new charter was obtained and [ ] entitled the Royal colege of surveyors. The college grants deplonas in surgery. The class fees are generally £3.3.0. The fee for a deploma £7.7.0. |
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[page] 52 Parish of the City of Edinburgh
Orthography--For this name see in Parish of St. Cuthbert.
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Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county, OS Name Books - Midlothian county - Volume 106 - Parishes of Canongate, St Cuthberts and The City of Edinburgh, OS1/11/106
This volume contains place name information from the parishes of Canongate, St Cuthberts, and The City of Edinburgh.
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Midlothian, which is in the east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.