Hawick
Hawick is the
largest town in the former county of Roxburghshire with a population of
approximately 15,000. Situated on the River Teviot in the Scottish
Borders, Hawick's early growth was largely due to its ideal location as
a woollen mill town. It is well-known for its annual Common Riding,
commemorating a victory of local callants over English raiders in the
early sixteenth century. The town is now a popular destination for
visiting tourists and those keen on outdoor sports such as fishing and
walking. The map below shows the
features of the town, its streets and houses as they were in the middle
of last century. Click on a selected area of the map to see an
enlargement.
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