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Title: Help with an address in Edinburgh please
Post by: K44ENF on Wednesday 05 March 14 15:02 GMT (UK)

I am trying to read the address where an ancestor was living in Edinburgh when he married in 1864. I take it to be No 17 H??? Close, Pleasance, Edinburgh.

I can't see anything on a current map which fits the bill. I have had a look at some of the historic town plans on the NLS website, but drawn a blank.

Wondered if anyone here had any ideas.

Karen

Title: Re: Help with an address in Edinburgh please
Post by: carlineric on Wednesday 05 March 14 15:22 GMT (UK)

Think it is Hardwell Close. It is still there - runs between Pleasance and Howden Street and is between East Crosscauseway and Gilmour Street.


Eric

Title: Re: Help with an address in Edinburgh please
Post by: Treetotal on Wednesday 05 March 14 16:25 GMT (UK)

I would agree with that.
Carol

Title: Re: Help with an address in Edinburgh please
Post by: Seoras on Wednesday 05 March 14 17:39 GMT (UK)

Here's a pic of it in the 1920's.

http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_a_o/0_around_edinburgh_-_st_leonards_dg_20.htm

Title: Re: Help with an address in Edinburgh please
Post by: K44ENF on Wednesday 05 March 14 18:02 GMT (UK)

I can't believe I didn't find that when I looked for it! How embarrassing.
Many thanks to you all. You have even found a photo.  ;D
Karen