What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Formally the shop of James Gillespie of Spylaw. Tobacco and snuff manufacturer. Founder of James Gillespie's Hospital and schools. Died 8 April 1797. Recorded plaque organisation: The Govenors.
James Gillespie was a prominent tobacco and snuff manufacturer in Edinburgh. He is remembered for founding James Gillespie's Hospital and schools, which provided education and support to underprivileged children.
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