First publication date is not known, but it is likely that it was published contemporaneously. Since the photograph was made in 1862, it is probable that the photographer died before 1923, and likely that they died before 1938.
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This UK artistic or literary work, of which the author is unknown and cannot be ascertained by reasonable enquiry, is in the public domain because it is one of the following:
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A photograph, which was made available to the public (e.g. by publication or display at an exhibition) more than 70 years ago (before 1 January 1954); or
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{{Information |Description={{en|1=Tranent High Street, 1862, 40 coal miners open Tranent Co-operative Society's first shop}} |Source=http://www.eastlothianmuseums.org/exhibitions/tranen