A late 19th century view of the birthplace in Castle Street in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland of Robert Tannahill (1774-1810). Soon after his birth the family moved to a newly built cottage in nearby Queen Street, which became both family home and weaving shop. A Scottish poet of labouring class origin, he was known as the 'Weaver Poet', he wrote poetry in English and lyrics in Scots in the wake of Robert Burns.

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Size: 4230px × 3340px
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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