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Woolmanhill looking towards Schoolhill
148 Photograph of Woolmanhill taken 1907, looking towards Schoolhill. This image is thought to show the house where Joseph Robertson (1810-1866), the journalist and historian, was born.
For more information on Robertson see the entry about him in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (available online with an active library membership) and an obituary for him can be found in the Aberdeen Journal of 19th December 1866, page 6.
Roberston was mostly likely born at 73 Woolmanhill. He and his family certainly appear to have lived at this address for some time. Robertson is listed at this number in the Aberdeen Directory 1833-34 (D. Chalmers & Co.), page 116. Additionally, a death notice for Robertson's mother, Christian Leslie, features in the Aberdeen Journal of 23rd March 1859, page 5, which gives her address as 73 Woolmanhill.
Exactly which of the shown buildings is Robertson's birthplace, or no. 73, is somewhat unclear. A Press & Journal article on "Historic Woolmanhill" from 6th June 1925, page 5, states "it was in the line of houses that separate Blackfriars Street from Woolmanhill that there was born in 1810 Joseph Robertson, who became the most noted antiquary of his day, the most accomplished that Aberdeen has produced." This would suggest that Robertson's birthplace is one of the buildings on the left.
This image featured in the Evening Express' 'Flashback' feature from 12th January 1985, page 12. The accompany information states "Joseph Robertson, an eminent historian and one time editor of the 'Aberdeen Observer' was born at 37 Woolmanhill - the tall building in the foreground of our picture - in 1810." This slightly vague description could refer to the building on the right of the image or perhaps to the first tall building on the left side of the road. The latter would accord better with other references. Additionally, the buildings on the right were known as Black's Buildings.
The above reference to "37 Woolmanhill" may initially suggest a confusion of 73 Woolmanhill, but the former is not without precedent. In Historical Aberdeen (1905), within an informative chapter on Woolmanhill, G. M. Fraser writes the following on page 149:
"Then hardly less remarkable, either in historical knowledge, or general scholarship, was Dr. Joseph Robertson, whose name appears so frequently in these pages, born in the unpretending house, still standing, No. 37 Woolmanhill. It is strange that in Aberdeen there is no public memorial of this distinguished man."
If 37 Woolmanhill is the correct address, 1950s Ordnance Survey mapping, which includes building numbers, suggests the relevant house may be the one in the centre of this image, of those on left, in the middle distance, just after the building marked as a tea warehouse. March Lane
677 March Lane, 1923. This view of a narrow lane in the Rosemount area of Aberdeen shows a number of small houses with tiled roofs. The rather rundown nature of the lane hides the fact that it stood on the boundary of the City of Aberdeen. At the end of the lane there was a dressed granite stone with the letters CR incised on it. These stood for City Royalty and up to the 19th century, the Town Councillors would inspect these boundaries or marches to check that such landmarks had not been removed. A series of such stones marked what was known as the Inner Marches and another series with the letters ABD marked the Outer Marches which bounded the Freedom Lands, including the lands granted to the City by Robert the Bruce in 1319. Jack's Brae and March Lane
773 A photograph looking south east down Jack's Brae, past March Lane, towards upper Denburn in 1927.
The Ordnance Survey town plan from 1866-67 indicates that the buildings at the foot of Jack's Brae, beyond March Lane, and shown in the centre here, had a tannery to their rear. All these buildings on Jack's Brae were demolished and the land is now a green space.
The substantial granite building in the background on the left is Skene Street School, later known as Gilcomstoum Primary School. The wall that can be seen at the junction of Upper Denburn remains at the time of writing in 2022.
A city royalty boundary stone, marked "CR" can be seen underneath the March Lane street sign. 13 Skene Square
792 A photograph showing 13 Skene Square in the late 19th century. This tenement is thought to be the birthplace of the genre and portrait painter John Phillip (1817-1867).
The image is included as a plate in Historical Aberdeen: the Castle and the Castle-hill, the Snow Church, the Woolmanhill and neighbourhood, the Guestrow by G. M. Fraser (1905).
Fraser indicates that the tablet that can be seen above the door was put up in memory of John Phillip by his friend William Brodie (1815-1881), the sculptor.
Fraser elaborates as follows:
"The first plate on the house, 13 Skene Square, was placed there by William Brodie, the sculptor. that house was pulled down six years ago, but fortunately Mr George Watt, architect, the proprietor of the house erected on the spot, has, with much public spirit, placed a bronze tablet on the new house telling that Phillip's house stood on that site. I wish we could be absolutely certain that Phillip was born here. There can be no doubt that he lived here as a child, but it suggestive that in the detailed notices of Phillip in the Aberdeen papers at the time of his death, it was said that he was born in Windy Wynd, where his father was a shoemaker. See Aberdeen Journal, 6th March, 1867; Aberdeen Free Press, 1st March, 1867. Newpark
1521 A photograph of the gateway and avenue of Newpark. Located between Sheddocksley and Kingswells, this property was once known as Cuttlehill.
In Historical Walks and Names (1927) local historian G. M. Fraser writes:
"You descend Brimmond Hill at the south-west corner, and passing between the properties of Fairley and Cloghill, you presently pass the farm of Gillahill (properly Gallowhill), on your left, and strike the western end of the "Lang Stracht," near the property of Newpark. This is a comparatively recent name for Cuttlehill, the property that once formed part of Sheddocksley, and was bought in 1777 by Robert Dyce of Aberdeen, father of the well-known physician, Dr. William Dyce, of Cuttlehill, whose town house for many years was No. 48 Marischal Street. In this country residence of Cuttlehill, the old entrance gate and avenue of which are still in existence, was born on 19th September, 1806, William Dyce, afterwards William Dyce, R.A., a gifted artist, who took a leading part in decorating the House of Lords, and better still, who, having been sent by the government to report on the Art schools of the Continent in the middle of the last century, was the means of re-organising the art education system of Great Britain. It is singular that this accomplished man, although he is commemorated on a monumental brass in Streatham Parish Church, where he latterly stayed, is as yet unremembered by any mark on his father's house in Aberdeen, where he passed the early part of his life."
Newpark and the gated and avenue, though likely thoroughly modified, can still be seen today.
Other sources suggest that William Dyce, the above mentioned artist, was born at 48 Marischal Street. His birthplace remains something of a mystery. There is no indication of the location in the old parish register record of his baptism at St. Nicholas Kirk. The opening of the Rowett Research Institute
2240 The opening of the Rowett Research Institute by Queen Mary in September 1922. Prince Philip at the Rowett Institute
2617 A long shot showing Prince Philip talking to members of staff outside the main Rowett Institute building. Prince Philip at the Rowett Institute
2618 Prince Philip delivering a speech at the Rowett Institute. Members of staff stand in the background. The man fourth from the left is Sir Kenneth Lyon Blaxter, third director of the institute between 1965-1982.
The left most figure in the image is Sir Edward Maitland Wright (1906-2005), principal of the University of Aberdeen from 1962 to 1976. He was also a Professor of Mathematics at the University from 1936-1962. Prince Philip at the Rowett Institute
2619 Prince Philip exiting a Rowett Institute building about to greet members of staff. He is followed by E.M. Wright. Prince Philip at the Rowett Institute
2620 Prince Philip meeting members of staff at the Rowett Institute. Prince Philip at the Rowett Institute
2621 Prince Philip chatting to members of staff at the Rowett Institute. Prince Philip at the Rowett Institute
2622 Prince Philip preparing to plant a tree at the Rowett Institute. Prince Philip at the Rowett Institute
2623 Prince Philip planting a tree at the Rowett Institute, accompanied by institute officials, and watched by a seated audience. The two people behind him are E. M. Wright and Kenneth Lyon Blaxter. Prince Philip at the Rowett Institute
2624 Prince Philip, Kenneth Lyon Blaxter and E. M. Wright walk and converse with the facility's buildings in the background. Scenes at Proclamation, Aberdeen
2710 An Adelphi Real Photograph Series postcard showing the proclamation of King George V at the Castlegate on 10 May 1910.
The statue of the Duke of Gordon can be seen in its original position. Photographers are within the statue's fenced off area. A small public fountain is located in front of the statue.
The scene at the junction of Union Street and King Street is very busy. A procession of dignitaries files past ranks of soldiers. Two dogs can also be seen milling around. Coronation procession, Aberdeen, scenes from historical pageant
2711 An Adelphi Series postcard showing the procession to mark the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary passing through the Union Bridge section of Union Street on 22 June 1911.
The postcard shows the historical pageant section of the procession. A viking appears to be at present and a banner reads "Sir William Wallace". Newspapers from the time report that the procession and pageant was three miles long in total and traversed six miles of the city's streets after starting at the Links.
This image shows the junction with Union Terrace and Union Street and the bridge extensively decorated for the event. The image also shows interesting businesses of the time such as the Union Bridge Billiards Saloon at the back of Belmont Street and John Fraser's auction rooms at 140 Union Street. 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. Royal Visit, 1971
3031 A photograph of Elizabeth II and Lord Provost James Lamond (29 November 1928 - 20 November 2007) at the Union Street entrance to the Town House. This image is thought to show a Royal visit on 8th December 1971.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Royal Visit, 1971
3032 Elizabeth II entering the Union Street entrance to the Town House, followed by Lord Provost James Lamond. This image is thought to show a Royal visit on 8th December 1971.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department.
Royal Visit, 1971
3033 Elizabeth II exiting her car and heading towards the Town House's Union Street entrance. A large crowd and the junction with Broad Street can be seen in the background. This image is thought to show a Royal visit on 8th December 1971.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Royal Visit, 1971
3034 Elizabeth II and Lord Provost James Lamond outside the Town House on Union Street. This image is thought to show the Royal visit on 8th December 1971.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Royal Visit, 1971
3035 Elizabeth II in her car outside the Town House on Union Street, This image is thought to show the Royal visit on 8th December 1971.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. HMY Britannia
3036 The Royal Yacht Britannia approaching Aberdeen Harbour for a Royal visit during the early to mid-1970s.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. Royal Visit
3038 Elizabeth II and the Royal family disembarking from HMY Britannia at Aberdeen Harbour during a visit to the city in the early to mid-1970s.
This photograph comes from a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's publicity department. |