William Chambers supplied the funding to build the Chambers Institution in Peebles.
Monthly archives: July 2020
Glenormiston
William Chambers purchased Glenormiston estate near Innerleithen in 1849.
Steam press
The company installed a steam powered printing press.
W&R Chambers
The two brothers set up a printing company in the High Street next to the City Chambers. The chimney of the printing company can be seen on the top right hand side of the photograph. The rear of the City Chambers stands on the left.
Biggiesknowe
William Chambers was born at Biggiesknowe, Peebles in 1800. His brother Robert was born two years later. Their father was a weaver.
24 pounder
The twenty four pounder failed to fire during the inauguration ceremony of the time service in June 1861. Although it was replaced by a twelve pounder from the Argyle Battery, the garrison gun also failed to fire the following day. The time service was officially launched when twelve pounder fired successfully the next day during […]
Leith Fort
In 1861, the colonel of the Royal Artillery at Leith Fort gave permission for one of the garrison guns at Edinburgh Castle to be used for firing the daily time signal at one o’ clock.
Granton Harbour
Construction began on Granton Harbour in June 1837. The main central pier was opened on 28 June 1838 to coincide with the coronation of Queen Victoria. The project which included the Victoria Jetty and a road running eastwards to Leith was funded by the Duke of Buccleuch.
Victoria Dock
The Victoria Dock was opened for shipping in 1852.
Dock entrance
The illustration shows the entrance to Leith Docks.