The curious origins of 20 edinburgh street names the scotsman. This is the perfect guide because in edinburgh the street names are shown on every corner so you. On this page you will find a list of streets in edinburgh. The address book what street addresses reveal about identity, race, wealth, and power by deirdre mask since the turn of this century, portland, ore. I would like to know where the name prospect came from and if possible when the street was built. Buy az edinburgh street atlas 3rd revised edition by geographers az map company isbn. Made famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as j. Most of the others are already used in edinburgh street names. The curious origins of 20 well known edinburgh street names. Top 40 rudest street names in the uk revealed in shocking.
While street names were also a nod to edinburghs literary greatness streets around the inch, such as ivanhoe crescent, are named after characters and places in sir walter scott s novels the. Our serviced office solutions provide instant offices for businesses of all sizes. The comprehensive index lists street names and postcodes, plus schools, hospitals, railway. Edinburgh street names free ebook download as pdf file. According to late edinburgh author charles boog watson, the street takes its name from the salamander lizard which folklore says can survive. From famous residents to homages to royalty, here are how some of edinburgh s most recognisable. Shop top fashion brands tshirts at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. The section of the book used is called abolished street names where they are recorded as former name, current name and parish. Whats on arts and entertainment the origins of glasgows famous street names explained up until the mid1700s there were only thirteen streets in glasgow, as well as a handful of lanes, squares. Home roads, travel and parking roads and pavements street names and numbers.
The curious origins of 20 edinburgh street names the. Browse edinburgh indiana homes for sale by street address. Youll find several department stores, jenners and smaller international brands. The scotsman published a summary of his book, the place names of edinburgh, in 2002. Edinburgh has a wealth of interesting street names, some with more obvious origins than others. We manage a weekly book cart at a local venue which feeds homeless people and were helping install a minilibrary in a hostel for. The novel tells the story of pat, a student during her second gap year and a source of some worry to her parents, who is accepted as a new tenant at 44 scotland street in edinburgh s new town coordinates. There are lots of books about researching the history of your house which will help to get you off. The northern section george street to waiiti road, had a number of names proposedonslow, victoria, mercantile, commerce, commercial and bond. Philips street atlas edinburgh and east central scotland. Click on any street to view the shops and establishments on that street. Various contact street naming for details of names. City centre partnership street name bank edinburgh. Their origins and history book online at best prices in india on.
Did you know that this street in edinburgh, scotland, was the main inspiration for diagon alley in the harry potter books. Edinburgh, capital city of scotland, located in southeastern scotland with its center near the southern shore of the firth of forth. January, 2009 i always thought the name referred to the reek from its many domestic chimneys as some early photographs would suggest. In the case of duke street, it was the duke street in leith that retained its name. Browse regus office space in edinburgh princes street. We believe that a book can be a place of escape and solace in a hard world and that a gift of reading connects us all. Edinburgh waverley project gutenberg selfpublishing. This is a compilation of lost, renamed or relocated streets in edinburgh. How street called the jewel in edinburgh got its unusual name. When there were duplicate street names in edinburgh and leith, it was usually the leith street name that was changed but not always. Edinburgh city council will frequently revitalise old street names rather than find a new name and this is often the preference. The exact year is given in the ebook version of the lists. Find out about the history of buildings and streets in edinburgh.
The city council architect had a passion for discovering the origins of edinburgh place names. Buy philips street atlas edinburgh and east central scotland. Arts and culture the curious origins of 20 edinburgh street names home to literary sons and daughters through the ages, such as robert louis stevenson, sir walter scott and muriel spark, it is. Rowling, who sat writing much of her early novels in the back room overlooking edinburgh castle. Now in use craw hill pentlands self explanatory, named for the presence of crows now in use. Residents of the road in rowley regis, west mids, have been told by the local council that there are no plans to change what the road is called despite some complaints that it has led to lower house prices. City centre partnership street name bank name of street area sub area if applicable. Street names and numbers the city of edinburgh council. It tells me that the three streets at drumbrae were named after edward pearce, builder, who died in 1947, aged 86.
The name of a famous street called bell end has been saved despite protests image. Not really thought of as part of the new town by locals, the street was originally to be named st giles street after the patron saint of edinburgh, and was renamed princes street after king george. The stories behind edinburgh s famous street names. According to late edinburgh author charles boog watson, salamander street in leith takes its name from the salamander lizard which folklore says can survive the flames of a fire as this is the. Organised a youth craigmillar pipe band and helped the scouts in the area. According to late edinburgh author, charles boog watson, the street takes its name from the salamander lizard which folklore says can survive. View real estate and homes for sale by edinburgh indiana street address or street name. List of streets in edinburgh, city of edinburgh, scotland. The hotels restaurant scotts on princes street, is ideal for relaxing, whether that be with a cool soft drink, a warming cup of hot chocolate or a classic glenfiddich malt scotch whisky. Parallel to princes street and a lot less crowded, george street offers a great selection of boutiques and highend stores. I have a book titled history and derivation of edinburgh street names.
Thank you to alice wilson for leaving a message in the edinphoto guest book. City centre partnership street name bank edinburgh council. To help make your planning that extra bit easier, here are five reasons to. The population of scotland on 2 april 1911 was 4,760,904. According to late edinburgh author, charles boog watson, the street takes its name from the salamander lizard which folklore says can survive the flames of a fire as this is the only creature. I am interested in prospect street terrace which was in the dumbiedykes area. The date shown is calculated based on the edition in which the change is first recorded.
The 1911 census records of england, wales and ireland are the original schedules as completed by heads of households, institutions and vessels. You cant beat the stunning views, looking towards edinburgh s castle, the scott monument and princes street gardens and its certainly the best location to enjoy a drink during the edinburgh festival season without. Street reads is an edinburgh project giving away donated books to homeless readers. Buy straight outta edinburgh street street name neighborhood parody t shirt 2xl black.
View real estate and homes for sale by edinburgh indiana street address or street name staring with letter o. The elephant house gourmet tea and coffee shop in edinburgh. Located in the new town, princes street is edinburgh s most important street. Does anyone have any books on edinburgh street names. Opened in 1995, the elephant house has established itself as one of the best tea and coffee houses in edinburgh. A city of somber theatricality, it is a major center for finance, law, tourism, education, and cultural affairs. The scottish records are the enumeration books which contain information transcribed from the household schedules as with all previous censuses.
Given this name from the time when the many crowded houses in the old town burnt wood and coal. The curious origins of 20 well known edinburgh street names inews. The elephant house gourmet tea and coffee house and restaurant. The origins of glasgows famous street names explained. A trendy open plan bar and restaurant in the heart of edinburgh, scotts is the place to be for a light lunch, relaxed cream tea or traditional cuisine at dinner time. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Their origins and history new edition by harris, stuart isbn. The stories behind edinburghs famous street names inews. Trip101 did you know that this street in edinburgh. F street, and the portions of sophia and george streets, opposite the post office section to. Shopping in edinburgh high streets and local souvenirs. Learn more about the city and its history in this article.
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