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Melrose, town, ScotlandMelrose, town (1991 pop. 2,221), Scottish Borders, S Scotland, on the Tweed River. It is the site of one of the finest ruins in Scotland—Melrose Abbey, owned by the nation and founded for Cistercians by David I in 1136. Sir Walter Scott Scott, Sir Walter, 1771–1832, Scottish novelist and poet, b. Edinburgh. He is considered the father of both the regional and the historical novel.Early Life and Works..... Click the link for more information. 's Lay of the Last Minstrel has descriptions of its beauty. Several times partly destroyed and rebuilt, the abbey contains the heart of Robert I (Robert the Bruce). Melrose, city, United StatesMelrose, city (1990 pop. 28,150), Middlesex co., E Mass., a suburb of Boston; settled c.1629, set off from Malden and inc. 1850. It is chiefly residential. The opera star Geraldine Farrar Farrar, Geraldine (fərär`), 1882–1967, American operatic soprano, b. Melrose, Mass.; pupil of Lilli Lehmann...... Click the link for more information. was born in Melrose. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Dowager Marchioness of Melrose was one of the few persons whom it had been unnecessary to point out to me. I suppose you know that my aunt, Lady Melrose, died some years ago? |
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