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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| THE JOHN NEILSON EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION Site of CAMP | The John Neilson Educational Institution_ _ _ _ _ _ (Endowed) The John Neilson Educational Institution_ _ _ _ _ _ (Endowed) The John Neilson Educational Institution_ _ _ _ _ _ (Endowed) The John Neilson Educational Institution_ _ _ _ _ _ (Endowed) |
Provost R Brown Mr William Hodge, Town Clerk Mr David Semple, Writer Mr A Gardner, Trustee |
012.13 | An elegant Structure built in a beautiful Style of Architecture, Situated on the most elevated Part of the town at Oakshawhead, and forms one of the chief Architectural beauties of Paisley; the building is Surmounted by a large dome, the base of which being Surrounded by a Substantial but neat balcony from which a most extensive range of view is obtained, Goatfell in the Island of Arran, the lofty Benlomand and other Prominent and distant Objects can be distinctly Seen; The building itself from its Size, Situation and elevation, Attracts the eye for many miles round; it is Quadrangular, with four fronts, and Consists of four divisions or Class Rooms, which are both lofty, Spacious and elegantly furnished, each under a Separate master and an Assistant, the Principal entrance for visitors is facing Oakshaw Street, and opens into a large Vestibule, Adjoining the latter is a large and Commodious hall where the Trustees to the Institution meet Occasionally for arranging matters; Adjoining and North West of the Building is a very extensive Playground, Containing upwards of three Acres, where the Scholars are instructed in all Kinds of Gymnastics and other Games, etc Was erected in 1851 & 2 at an expense of £10,000, Out of a legacy of £23,000 left by a Merchant of Paisley whose name is perpetuated, for the Purpose of erecting and Endowing an Institution for the "educating, Clothing |
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Transcriber's notes
Both entries on this page, The John Neilson Educational Institution and Site of Camp appear to be included in one descriptive section. Therefore no entry has been recorded under Site of Camp.
Ordnance Survey - Renfrew county, OS Name Books - Renfrew county - Volume 19 - Town of Paisley, OS1/26/19
This volume contains information on place names found in the town of Paisley.
Ordnance Survey - Renfrew 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 Renfrew, which is in the west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.