South Queensferry in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
In Gratitude
Council in Gratitude for the
Liberality and Kindness of
Archibald John Earl of Rosebery
Provost of this Burgh to Whom
The Inhabitants are Indebted
For a Bleaching Green & This
Supply of Water
1817
For City of Edinburgh Council
By Charles Laing & Sons,
Edinburgh
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 55° 59.418′ N, 3° 23.811′ W. Marker is in South Queensferry, Scotland, in Edinburgh. Marker is at the intersection of High Street and The Loan, on the right when traveling east on High Street. Located at the Jubilee Clock Tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 High Street, South Queensferry, Scotland EH30 9PP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Queensbury War Memorial (here, next to this marker); John Reid (a few steps from this marker); Forth Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal Navy in the Forth (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); A Rough Ride (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Briggers Memorial (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The Forth Rail Bridge (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron (approx. 5.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Queensferry.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.