This image shows a East Coast passenger train on the platform to the south of Aberdeen Joint Station. Well dressed passengers wait to board the train.

In the background can be seen the large curved roof of the original 1867 Joint Station. The station, including its roof, was significantly reconstructed from 1912-16 to meet increasing traffic demands and to improve facilities. This indicates this image dates from before this work, probably in the early 20th century.

In the background, on the southern elevation of station building, an advertisement can be seen for Hudson's Soap. Hudson's was a well known soap business during the early 1900s.

On 10th August 1901 The Aberdeen Daily Journal commented on the company's clever advertising methods. At the start of the month, Hudson's Soaps had four massive war balloons around Aberdeen. They were being used by the military, but their sides displayed the company name.

Location

Aberdeen Joint Station

Keyword

Transport

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