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who was a Bailie in the town in 1798. It was, however, for many years better known as Warm Water Street, from a flow of waste hot water that came from a factory and ran down the side of the street into the river.
Muirpark Street was formed on the lands of this name, which had been acquired by Mr. Gardner, flesher, Partick.
Napiershall Street was formed on land belonging to Thomas Napier, who was a watchmaker in Glasgow in 1763.
Nelson Street (City), opened 1797, was named in honour of Lord Nelson.
Newhall Street was formed on the lands of Newhall, which were originally possessed by Mr. Allan.
Nicholas Street was formed on the site of St. Nicholas Hospital, which was founded in 1450.
Norfolk Street. See Laurieston.
North Street (Anderston) was formerly known as the Lang Road.
Nuneaton Street was formed on the property of the late George Wilson, coalmaster, and his widow, who had gone to reside in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, thought so much of it that she named the new street for it. The name comes from a nunnery founded by Robert, Earl of Leicester.
Orr Street is named for the superior who succeeded John Walkinshaw in the Barrowfield estate.
Oswald Street (City), opened 1817, is named for James Oswald of Shieldhall. He and James Ewing of Strathleven represented the City in Parliament after the Reform Bill of 1832. It was the western boundary of this gentleman's property, which extended eastward to Stockwell Street, and the rope walk, which was in
