Dalkeith Tolbooth and Market Cross by David R Smith

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"The Tolbooth was the focal point of the Scottish burgh from medieval times until the 19th century. Incorporating the office where taxes were paid, the centre of local administration and also the prison where debtors were jailed, it was the most important single building in the community. As such it was the focus of much civic pride and community identity"--Back cover. 72 pages