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James Thomson marble plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This marble commemorative plaque records: James Thomson 1827-1888. The author of "The Star O' Robbie Burns", "Border Queen", "Up Wi the Banner" lived in the tenement at 54 High Street which formerly occupied this site. Recorded plaque organisation: Hawick Burns Club.

From the Open Plaques record 78467

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