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Walker Street

Sràid Mhic an Fhucadair

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City of Glasgow

Glasgow City

NS563665


English / Map Form: Walker Street

Gaelic Form: Sràid Mhic an Fhucadair


Location: Partick, Glasgow

Post Town: GLASGOW

County: City of Glasgow

Local Authority: Glasgow City

English / Map Form: Walker Street

Gaelic Form: Sràid Mhic an Fhucadair


Language Notes

G nom. sg. sràid fem. ~ street + gen. Mhic an Fhucadair ~ surname

Element Meaning

G sràid ~ street + Mac an Fhucadair ~ surname

Sources

“After Mr. John Walker jun. who owned a printing and bleaching works in the area, built upon an old bleaching green.” Napier N&RoP, 113.

“Walker St. Partick was formed by John Walker who had purchased the subject from John Cross previous to 1802. He built a mansion beside the bleachfields.” Macintosh, Glasgow Streets S-Y, 1978

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