William Creech
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William Creech was a Scottish
bookseller.
For 40 years Creech was the chief publisher in Edinburgh
. He published the first Edinburgh edition of Robert Burns
' poems.
In 1788 he was a member of the jury in Deacon William Brodie
's trial for robbery. Within days, his account of the trial and execution was for sale in his High Street bookshop.
He served as Edinburgh's Lord Provost
from 1811 to 1813.
He is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard
, Edinburgh
. A plaque to his, and his father's, memory can be seen at Newbattle Kirk.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
bookseller.
For 40 years Creech was the chief publisher in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
. He published the first Edinburgh edition of Robert Burns
Robert Burns
Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and a lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, and is celebrated worldwide...
' poems.
In 1788 he was a member of the jury in Deacon William Brodie
William Brodie
William Brodie , more commonly known by his prestigious title of Deacon Brodie, was a Scottish cabinet-maker, deacon of the trades guild and Edinburgh city councillor, who maintained a secret life as a burglar, partly for the thrill, and partly to fund his gambling.-Career:By day, Brodie was a...
's trial for robbery. Within days, his account of the trial and execution was for sale in his High Street bookshop.
He served as Edinburgh's Lord Provost
Lord Provost
A Lord Provost is the figurative and ceremonial head of one of the principal cities of Scotland. Four cities, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow, have the right to appoint a Lord Provost instead of a provost...
from 1811 to 1813.
He is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located at the southern edge of the Old Town, adjacent to George Heriot's School. Burials have been taking place since the late 16th century, and a number of notable Edinburgh residents are interred at...
, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
. A plaque to his, and his father's, memory can be seen at Newbattle Kirk.