The Jean Armour Room, Burns House Museum

Robert Burns and Jean Armour lived in this room from March to December 1788. It was rented from Archibald Meikle, a tailor.  Soon after they moved in Jean gave birth to twin daughters but they both died within a few days. From June, Jean lived here mostly alone.  Burns was absent in Ellisland. preparing their new home to which they removed in December.
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EAIN005n
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Jean Armour
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East Ayrshire Council
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Statue of Jean Armour
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Corner cupboard belonging to Jean Armour (1765 = 1834)
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Portrait of Jean Armour Burns.
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Willie's Mill, Tarbolton
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