Lost Edinburgh - The West Port Vennel. c 1880. Today we know this steep thoroughfare as The Vennel however it was the West Port Vennel or the Lauriston Vennel in times past.
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Cassell's Old and new Edinburgh: its history, its people, and its places . its inhabitants, usually Irisii of thelowest class, and by the association of its name with 224 OLD AND NEW
19 Cordiner's Land, 70 West Port, Edinburgh | This one bedroom property is situated in the heart of the Old Town features modern, airy decor, abundant light and a direct view of
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