Lawyers' Edinburgh 1800-2000

World Heritage Site: Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

Publication Year: 2015

Publication Type: Report

Publication Identifier: WHE189793108E

Summary

A comprehensive database reveals the enduring presence of Edinburgh's leading law firms in the city's New Town from 1800 to 2000, documenting their longevity, geographic concentration, and partner identities. This pilot study, designed for extensibility, combines historical records with photographic evidence, offering a unique lens on urban legal history. It builds upon earlier work by Hector L MacQueen, providing a foundation for further exploration of temporal, spatial, and personal dimensions within Edinburgh's legal landscape.

Citation

MacQueen, H. L., & Theunissen, A. (2015). Lawyers' Edinburgh 1800-2000 [Dataset]. University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Centre for Private Law. https://doi.org/10.7488/DS/306

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