What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: James Boswell 1740 - 1795, lawyer, diarist & biographer, lived here 1773 - 1786 Recorded plaque organisation: Historic Environment Scotland.
James Boswell was a Scottish lawyer, diarist, and biographer best known for his "Life of Samuel Johnson," which remains one of the most famous biographies in the English language. His detailed journals also provide invaluable insights into 18th-century British society.
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