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Statue of Queen Victoria
73 A photograph showing the statue of Queen Victoria at the junction of Union Street and St. Nicholas Street. The building in the background is the Clydesdale Bank that stands next to M&S today. This fine Italian renaissance style building was originally constructed for the Town and County Bank and opened for business in May 1863.
The statue of Queen Victoria was made from marble and was sculpted by Banff born Alexander Brodie (c.1829 - 1867). The origin of this statue is closely related to another Aberdeen monument, the 1863 memorial statue of Prince Albert by Baron Marochetti, now standing, or rather sitting, in the area in front of the Central Library.
Marochetti's statue was augurated by Queen Victoria herself on 13th October 1863 and this was said to the first time the Queen had appeared at a public demonstration following the death of Albert in 1861. The Marochetti statue was the subject of great local controversy and there were various plans for an alternative, superior, memorial to the late Prince Consort. It was at a related meeting that a chap called Alexander Donald, from the Royal Tradesman of Aberdeen, moved "That a colossal statue in marble, of Her Majesty, be erected at the corner of St. Nicholas Street."
The endeavour was taken on by a variety of prominent citizens and funding was raised by public subscription. Brodie, the selected sculptor, worked on an 11-ton block of Sicilian marble for two years to complete the statue. The finished piece is 8 foot 6 inches in height and, at the request of Queen herself, depicts Victoria in Scottish regal attire. The statue stands on a substantial plinth of pink Peterhead granite.
The statue was unveiled and inaugurated on 20th September 1866 by Albert-Edward Prince of Wales, later to be King Edward VII and the subject of another of Aberdeen's notable statues. During his speech at the ceremony, the Prince said "Gentlemen, it has afforded me the greatest satisfaction to attend here today, by the wish of Her Majesty, and at your invitation, for the purpose of inaugurating a statue of the Queen, my dear mother. Her Majesty has desired me to express to you how much she appreciates the motives which have led the people of Aberdeenshire to give this lasting evidence of their attachment and loyalty to her person, of which she has so many proofs, and whose sympathy in her great sorrow has touched her so deeply."
During his visit, the Prince of Wales also received the Freedom of the City and attended the Royal Horticultural Society's Autumn Show, which was then going on in the Music Hall. An extensive account of the unveiling, the Royal visit and the town's celebrations is given in the Aberdeen Journal of 26th September 1866.
After some time at this location, the statue's marble began to show weathering due to the frost and so it was moved to the vestibule of the Town House in 1888, where it remains to this day. It stands at the foot of the building's splendid main stairway. The plaster model of Brodie's statue has also been on display in the Music Hall for many years.
A new bronze statue of an older Victoria, by sculptor Charles Bell Birch, was erected at the St. Nicholas Street location on 9th November 1893 and "the Queen" became a regular meeting place for generations of Aberdonians. To make way for the extension of Marks & Spencer, the 1893 statue moved to its current site at Queen's Cross on 22nd January 1964. Victoria now stands looking east towards Balmoral. Union Terrace
86 Union Terrace at the junction with Union Street. The imposing building on the left is the Northern Assurance Building (Commercial Union Assurance), designed by A. Marshall Mackenzie and known locally as "The Monkey House". The statue of Prince Albert was relocated to the other end of Union Terrace to make space for the new statue of King Edward VII in 1914. The Cowdray Hall War Memorial
122 The Cowdray Hall, War Memorial and Art Gallery taken from Union Terrace Gardens. The Hall was opened by King George V and Queen Mary on 29th September 1925. Union Terrace
222 Union Terrace, with statue of King Edward VII which was erected in 1914, after the statue of Prince Albert was re-located to the other end of Union Terrace. Union Terrace decorated for coronation of King Edward VII
778 The corner of Union Terrace decorated to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. Union Terrace Gardens
797 Union Terrace Gardens from the corner of Union Terrace and Union Street. The Denburn valley and the spires of the Triple Kirks at the left and Belmont Congregational Church, with the statue of Prince Albert in the foreground. This statue was moved to the other end of Union Terrace and the site is now occupied by the statue of King Edward VII. Rosemount Viaduct
803 Rosemount Viaduct from Union Terrace Gardens. St. Mark's Church and the Central Library are on the left with the statue of William Wallace pointing towards the site of His Majesty's Theatre. King Edward VII statue
1109 Statue of King Edward VII at the junction of Union Terrace and Union Street. King Edward VII statue
1147 Installation of the statue of King Edward VII at the corner of Union Terrace and Union Street in 1914. The monument, in granite and bronze, is by Alfred Drury and was unveiled on 31st October 1914. The equipment required to lift the heavy granite blocks was less sophisticated than that used today. As can be seen, the mechanical crane and hoist, together with a large number of labourers, achieved the same objective. In the background can be seen the steeple of St. Nicholas Church and Belmont Street on the other side of the Denburn. Portrait of three young girls in Union Terrace Gardens
1512 Portrait of three young girls in Union Terrace Gardens. St Mark's Church and the Wallace Statue are in the background. The absence of His Majesty's Theatre dates the picture to before 1906. Union Terrace
2498 A postcard showing Union Terrace from its junction with Union Street. The sign for the Grand Hotel is visible on the left. The Central Library and St. Marks Church are visible at the end of the street. The statue of Edward VII is on the right. The Wallace Statue and Woolmanhill Hospital
2651 A photograph of the Wallace Statue from Union Terrace Gardens prior to the construction of His Majesty's Theatre. King Edward Statue Unveiling
2709 An Adelphi Series postcard showing the public unveiling of the statue of King Edward VII at the corner of Union Bridge and Union Terrace in October 1914.
A large crowd assembled for the event despite inclement weather. The statue, which was funded by public subscription, was designed by Alfred Drury and unveiled by Lord Bryce. It replaced a statue of Prince Albert that was moved to the area in front of the Central Library at the other end of Union Terrace.
Aberdeen Local Studies hold two copies of this postcard. In reference to the statue, someone has written on the rear of one: "Very nice. If you saw it you would say they could cut anything in granite".
The other postcard appears to have the latter part of a longer message dating from the First World War period. It is addressed to Camille Briendo at Châtéau de Nantes and reads "I hope I shall be accepted but as I am slightly short-sighted, I may be rejected. Perhaps I shall see you before this war is over. As soon as I know, I shall write you. As long as I am here I shall".
Also of interest in the postcard's image is a large sign for James Bannochie & Sons at their premises at 19 Belmont Street. They were a well established firm of plasterers and tilers in Aberdeen. James Bannochie died aged 70 on 29 June 1909.
The roof of the building at 49 Belmont Street, then known as the Trades Hall, and what would eventually become the Belmont Cinema, is painted to read "Coliseum". The Coliseum Cinema was opened on 22 August 1910 and was run by Messers Walker and Company. Statue of King Edward VII
2714 An Adelphi Real Photography Series postcard (no. 314) showing the statue of King Edward VII by Alfred Drury, presumably shortly before its installation at the corner of Union Terrace and Union Street in 1914. Union Terrace Gardens
3114 A photograph looking up to Rosemount Viaduct, showing His Majesty's Theatre, the Wallace Statue and the floral displays in Union Terrace Garden. It is a sunny day and people can be seen enjoying the park. This image likely dates from the 1970s.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Esslemont & Macintosh
3136 Esslemont & Macintosh on Union Street, decorated for the royal visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to open the Marischal College extensions on 27 September 1906.
The building on the right of this image, then the corner of Union Street and Broad Street, was sold to Aberdeen Town Council in 1927. It was purchased to enable the widening of Broad Street, but was not demolished until around 1970. King Edward Statue, Aberdeen.
3170 An Adelphi Series postcard showing The King Edward Statue situated on Union Terrace, Aberdeen.
Silhouette of Aberdeen skyline in background.
The postcard was lent to Aberdeen City Libraries so that we could create a digital copy for public use. Aberdeen Cinemas: Coliseum / New Kinema / Belmont
3434 This postcard shows the unveiling of the statue of Edward VII in October 1914. An interesting feature in the background is the Belmont Street cinema during its time as the Coliseum. Painted on the roof of the building is "Coliseum, Belmont St". A sign on the south side of the building reads "Dove Paterson Pictures at 6." Paterson was then the proprietor of the cinema and he also produced and exhibited his own films of local events. Union Terrace Gardens: before and after 1
4254 Above, a before image showing two figures looking up at the Burns Statue on Union Terrace. Cowdray Hall and the Triple Kirks spire are visible in the background. This image was taken on 10/06/2015.
The after photograph below shows the statue in front of the park's new Burns Pavilion. Union Terrace has been revamped with increased walking space and new street furniture. Taken on 26/07/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Union Terrace Gardens and its surrounds before, during and after its major redevelopment. Union Terrace Gardens: before and after 2
4255 A before image showing Union Terrace Gardens on a misty day. To the left can be seen the Burns Statue on Union Terrace, while the path on the right leads further into the gardens. Taken on 13/05/2017.
The after image shows the new Burns Pavilion directly ahead. New railings can be seen on the gardens' walkways. The Burns Statue is visible on the left side of the image. Taken on 26/06/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Union Terrace Gardens and its surrounds before and after its major redevelopment. Union Terrace Gardens: before and after 3
4257 The before image shows an individual alighting from a bus beneath the Wallace Statue. His Majesty's Theatre on Rosemount Viaduct can be seen in the background. Taken on 10/08/2017.
The after image shows newly built paths and benches with steps leading into the gardens. The Wallace Statue and His Majesty's Theatre are visible in the background. Taken on 23/06/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Union Terrace Gardens and its surrounds before and after its major redevelopment. Union Terrace Gardens: before and after 7
4267 The before image shows the Wallace Statue in front of a gated garden area. The Union Terrace slipway is on the left. Taken on 13/08/2019.
The after image shows the statue, now with water feature, surrounded by an enlarged pedestrian space. The Common Sense coffee house and bar occupies the Rosemount Pavilion in the background. Taken on 26/06/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Union Terrace Gardens and its surrounds before and after its major redevelopment. Union Terrace Gardens: before and after 8
4268 The before image shows the Prince Albert memorial by Marochetti in its wooded garden area. To the rear of the statue can be seen the Aberdeen Central Library, St. Mark's Church and His Majesty's Theatre. Taken on 13/08/2019.
The after image shows the newly created seating area in front of the statue. Two men rest on a bench. On the right, the image also shows use of the Wallace railings in the redeveloped gardens. Taken on 28/07/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Union Terrace Gardens and its surrounds before and after its major redevelopment. Union Terrace Gardens: before and after 10
4270 The before image shows Wallace surveying a rubble strewn slip road area during redevelopment. Prince Albert is visible in the distance. Taken on 07/05/2021.
The after image shows the new pedestrian area around the statue and new entrances to the gardens. Taken on 01/08/2023.
This composite image is part of a series by Roddy Millar showing Union Terrace Gardens and its surrounds before and after its major redevelopment. |