William Chambers

1800-1883

With Robert, he produced books and periodicals of Scottish interest. They also made money in promulgating the many new science discoveries and with textbooks for night classes for the new urban classes. As Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1865 to 1869, Chambers was responsible for the restoration of St Giles Cathedral and other major town planning exercises, including the creation of Jeffrey Street, St Marys Street and Blackfriars Street.