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The Wellington Suspension Bridge
67 The Wellington Suspension Bridge over the River Dee was built in 1829 by Samuel Brown and John Smith. It connects Ferryhill with the high bank of Craiglug to the south. Print dated 1850. The bridge, locally known as the 'Chain Bridge', was closed to traffic and pedestrians because of its poor condition before reopening after restoration in 2008. Doorway of Provost Skene's House
283 Doorway of Provost Skene's House with the coat of arms of Provost George Skene. He was Provost of the City from 1676 - 1685, although the house dates from around 1545. The motto above the doorway reads "Gratis a Deo duta", which means "Thanks be given to God". The doorway is surrounded by thistles and roses to commemorate the restoration of Charles II. The Old Aberdeen Joint Station
536 This image shows the exterior of the old Aberdeen Joint Station built in 1867. The station was significantly reconstructed and modernised in 1912-16. This work saw a new glazed roof constructed over the railway buildings visible in this image so that station operations could continue largely uninterrupted. Aberdeen Joint Station under construction
538 Aberdeen Joint Station under construction. Note the pre-fabricated sections of the structure waiting to be raised into position. The station was built between 1913-1916. The engineer in charge was a Mr J. A. Parker. Aberdeen Joint Station exterior view of the main entrance
541 Aberdeen Joint Station exterior view of the main entrance. The Station Hotel (1897 by Ellis and Wilson) is in the background .The station was built between 1913-1916. The engineer in charge was a Mr J. A. Parker. Aberdeen Joint Station exterior view
554 Aberdeen Joint Station exterior view of main entrance area. The station was built between 1913 and 1916. The engineer in charge was a Mr. J.A. Parker Aberdeen Joint Station exterior view
557 Aberdeen Joint Station exterior view. The station was built between 1913-1916. The engineer in charge was a Mr J. A. Parker. Aberdeen Joint Station
561 Aberdeen Joint Station exterior view. The station was built between 1913-1916. The engineer in charge was a Mr J. A. Parker. Aberdeen Joint Station
562 Exterior view of Aberdeen Joint Station under construction. The station was built between 1913-1916. The engineer in charge was a Mr J. A. Parker.
This image likely shows the construction of the new station buildings which were located to the east of the old ones (visible on the right of this photograph). The old curved station roof has obviously been demolished by this point. Aberdeen Joint Station exterior view of main entrance
564 Aberdeen Joint Station exterior view of main entrance. The station was built between 1913-1916. The engineer in charge was a Mr J. A. Parker. Provost Skene's House
1099 Built in the 16th century, Provost Skene's House is now one of Aberdeen's few remaining examples of early burgh architecture. The house, also sometimes known as Cumberland House has a long and chequered history. Our illustration was taken prior to the restoration of the building in the early 1950's. It was opened to the public by the Queen Mother in 1953. To the left of the illustration can be noted a Bedford bus, indicating that this area was formerly a bus stop for tourist coaches. To the right can be seen the buildings in the Upperkirkgate. Astoria Cinema, Aberdeen
1152 The exterior of the Astoria Cinema, Clifton Road, Kittybrewster, Aberdeen, c.1960. In 1934, a new cinema was built on part of the old Central Park, just north of Kittybrewster Auction Marts. It was designed by the architect, T. Scott Sutherland, and was opened on 8th December 1934, with space for more than 2000 people. Its proximity to the relatively new housing areas of Kittybrewster, Powis, Woodside and Hilton should have ensured its success. It was made of concrete over a steel framework, with the roof sloping in a series of steps to produce the best acoustics. It had a colour scheme of light pink, invory and brown with walnut panelling and 2 miles of Wilton carpet. It closed on Saturday 13th August 1966, re-opening later that month as a Bingo Hall but that only lasted a few months and it finally closed in January 1967. In April 1967, it was being demolished and the site redeveloped as a shopping complex. The cinema had had one of the latest Compton theatre organs, which had been removed piece by piece and restored to be placed in the hall of Powis Academy. In November 1982, an arson attack destroyed the organ. Trinity Lane
1208 Trinity Lane, Aberdeen, c.1975, from Exchange Street.
The Trinity place-name comes from the area once being the site of a Trinitarian Friary.
The building to the right in this photograph was once known as Trinity Chapel, or Trinity Parish Church. It was opened for public worship on Sunday 27th April, 1794.
For a number of years, the chapel was an important centre of religious life and activity. The Disruption of 1843 significantly diminished the congregation. The building was subsequently sold by the Presbytery and became the Alhambra Music Hall.
See Gammie's Churches of Aberdeen (1909) for more information on the history of this congregation and building.
A large part of the exterior still stands and the building currently houses Wagley's public house. In this photograph Alex. McKay, electrical appliance showroom, is in occupation. Newspaper notices indicate that the business moved here, from 41 The Green, in 1966.
The building in the centre of the image is best known, as shown here, as a banana warehouse for Knowles & Sons, fruiterers and later as a restaurant and art gallery. It was originally built as a church for Aberdeen's Catholic Apostolic congregation.
MUSA was a restaurant and art space, with a focus on music, throughout the first two decades of the 21st century. It closed down in October 2018.
8th March 2019 saw the opening of a new bar in the building called The Hop & Anchor, specialising in craft beer. It is owned by a company called the Draft House and this is their first pub outside London. The Draft House is owned by Brewdog, the North East beer company. Rosemount Viaduct view
1387 A postcard view of the Central Library in 1900 showing the Free South Church (now St Marks) and Wallace Statue. This image pre-dates the building of His Majesty's Theatre. The Wellington Suspension Bridge
1510 Aberdeen from Torry, showing the Wellington Suspension Bridge.
In 1799 a turnpike road was established between Aberdeen and Stonehaven and the Menzies of Pitfodels and the inheritors of the church at Nigg created the Wellington Suspension Bridge to capitalise on the opportunities offered by the new road.
The engineering of the bridge was carried out by Captain Samuel Brown and the architectural features designed by John Smith.
The bridge, which replaced the Craiglug Ferry, opened to pedestrians in November 1830 and full traffic six months later.
It required refurbishment in 1930 and then had to close to vehicles in 1984. In 2002 it was completely closed but after restoration it re-opened for pedestrians in 2008.
It is now a category A listed structure Guestrow
1522 An illustrated image of a dilapidated house in Guestrow. We also have a photograph showing the same scene.
Correspondent Ed Fowler suggests the image is of a dwelling, including exterior staircase, in Mitchell's Court. Likely the residence of a trader and hand carter. Aberdeen Corporation's Electricity Works
1753 The exterior of Aberdeen Corporation's Electricity Works, corner of Crown Street and Millburn Street. Hydraulic power was obtained via a special water intake from the River Dee near Stell Road. Odeon Cinema
2267 The Odeon Cinema on Justice Mill Lane in October 1973. The cinema is showing a western starring Richard Crenna called A Man Called Noon and the South Africa drama The Winners, which was also known as My Way.
The cinema, originally called The Regent Cinema, was designed by Aberdeen architect T. Scott Sutherland and opened in 1927. It closed down as a cinema in 2002 and the building later became a health and fitness centre.
The exterior of the building is now listed. The Regent was the first of a number of cinema designed by Scott Sutherland. Gordon Rennie
2391 In this photo, Gordon Rennie is getting ready to attach book covers using glue which is heating up in the pot next to him.
The 1970-71 Report records that the bindery department had labelled and lettered 24,718 books, repaired 3,467 volumes and rebound 139 volumes. Unfortunately, binding costs had risen by 30% so only a fraction of the stock requiring rebinding could be worked on.
On the wall beyond Mr Rennie we can see an array of switches for the book hoist - a small lift which could be opened at every floor making it easy to transport books between departments. It still operates today although it now has locked exterior doors for health and safety reasons.
When Mr and Mrs Rennie retired in the 1980s, Raymond Vass, who had been undertaking his apprenticeship in the Library, carried on the bookbinding duties until the 1990s.
By this time, library book suppliers were sending books already in their plastic covers and self-adhesive labels replaced the gilt lettering on the spines of books. As part of their duties, library assistants could attach labels and replace damaged jackets. Only major rebinding and conservation work needed to be sent to companies such as Cedric Chivers of Bath or Dunn and Wilson of Falkirk. Burnieboozle House
2603 A photograph of Burnieboozle House taken from The Freedom Lands and Marches of Aberdeen 1319-1929 compiled by Donald B. Gunn (1929).
This was a country house located to the north west of Craigiebuckler House, at the end of what is now Burnieboozle Crescent. The house could be accessed by a road going south from Burnieboozle Farm on Hazledene Road.
Judging by Ordnance Survey mapping, the building looks to have been demolished as the area was developed for housing in the late 1950s. The house's location is now a children's play area in the centre of a modern housing development.
There is an excellent plan by surveyor James J. Beattie of the lands and house of Burnieboozle in 1848 available on the National Library of Scotland website here. It features a detailed illustration of the house's exterior, showing an extended conservatory and gabled entrance, a floorplan of its two floors and a map of the estate's land. The Art Gallery Redevelopment
2662 The exterior of the Art Gallery in January 2018. The Art Gallery closed in 2015 for a major £30 million redevelopment. The main contractor on the project is McLaughlin and Harvey. The redesign was approved by councillors in 2013.
For much of the redevelopment the front of the building was covered in scaffolding and a large decorated screen. This image shows the recently re-emerged facade and the new top floor under construction. |