History of Leith, Edinburgh

January 13, 2013

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History of Leith, Edinburgh » The Clock at South Leith Church
The Clock at South Leith Church. 11 August 1681.—The incorporations are appointed to meet and speak with a clockmaker that has offered to make a clock to our church steeple. (Note.—There are references to a clock as far ... […]
History of Leith, Edinburgh » The bellman-1681
The bellman-1681. When a parishioner died, the beadle, or hand bellman, went round the town to proclaim the death. The formula was as follows: “Brothers and ” sisters, I let you to wit that there is a brother ” departed this life ... […]
History of Leith, Edinburgh » Reik penny
Reik penny. 16 June 1659.—It is ordained that a letter be sent to the Lord Balmerinoch Sir Hary Neisbet and William Purves Heritors of the. Barony of Restalrig to the effect that may pay yr fyft part for poynting of the Kirk vizt:— ... […]
History of Leith, Edinburgh » The black rocks
The black rocks. 2 May 1673.—The lampe ridge and Bishop Lambes land at the black stones were visited be Mr Andrew Cant, Minister, Robert Douglas Elder, Bailie of St. Anthonies, Henry Hay, Thesaurer, Geo. Tait and Mr ... […]
History of Leith, Edinburgh » Henry Hay's Close
Henry Hay's Close. 10 Febr. 1673.—The which day Henery Hay pnt. thesaurer receaved from Jean Watt relick of David Bruce late thesaurer the chartour chist together with the other chist yrin and the 2 silver bassinns 5 silver ... […]