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From: judy olsen <>
Subject: Re: [SCT-EDINBURGH] 1851 street map of Edinburh
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:11:35 +0000
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http://www.nls.uk/maps/townplans/edinburgh1056_1_sw.html

you need sheet 29.

East Rose Street Lane is marked on the south side of Rose Street, the
lanes on the north side have no names. But there are little side
streets off the Lane so perhaps that is where your ancestor stayed.


Judy



On 10 Dec 2006, at 17:55, judy olsen wrote:

> I was wondering whether "south side" might have referred to one of
> the lanes behind Rose St. I think these are now called 'lanes' but
> don't know if that is a new thing.
>
> It was certainly known as a red light district as late as the 70s,
> but I think that may have been wishful thinking on the part of
> students.
>
> Judy
>
>
>
> On 10 Dec 2006, at 17:42, k c wrote:
>
>> Thank you Chris for that information. I will try the website.
>>
>> I have heard that Rose street was at one time a red light
>> district. Do
>> you know enough about Edinburgh to know at what point in history this
>> occurred?
>> regards......kathleen
>>
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