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NEW TOWN OF EDINBURGH ASSEMBLIES. English, Scottish; Strathspey. E Minor. Standard tuning (fiddle). AAB. London publisher Thomas Preston joined his father's music business around 1789, when the firm also purchased the plates and stock of music publisher Robert Bremner (originally from Scotland, relocated to London). The Preston publications were originally issued in the name of John (the father), then Preston and Son (from c. 1789-1798), after which it was in the name of Thomas Preston, or simply, Preston, until 1833, when the firm was sold.

Source for notated version:

Printed sources: Thomas Preston (Preston's 24 Country Dances for the Year 1804), 1804; No. 519, p. 220.

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