William Chambers (publisher)
- William Chambers (publisher)
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He was born in Peebles and came to Edinburgh in 1814 to work in the bookselling trade. He opened his own shop in 1819 and branched out into printing. With his younger brother, Robert, he produced books of Scottish interest, such as "Gazetteer of Scotland". Their publishing business prospered, and in 1859 - the year in which "Chambers's Encyclopaedia" saw the light - he founded a museum and art gallery in Peebles. He and his brother started what was to become Chambers Harrap Publishers.
As Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1865 to 1869, he was responsible for the restoration of St Giles Cathedral. A statue was erected in his memory in Edinburgh, not far from the church.
ee also
* Chambers Harrap Publishers
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