A photograph showing the buildings at 53-57 George Street in around 1986 or 1987.

This image is one of a series taken by Aberdeen City Council to record buildings prior to the redevelopment of the area and construction of the Bon Accord shopping centre.

On the ground floor of 53 George Street is Ladbrokes, a branch of the bookmakers. Beyond the entrance to residential properties at no. 55, is the former premises of Radio Rentals at 57 George Street.

As indicated by the sign on the window, Radio Rentals had moved to a new showroom in the nearby St. Nicholas Centre. Local newspapers suggest that these new premises were opened on Tuesday 21st January 1986 by Denis Law, the Aberdeen born footballer (Evening Express, 21st January 1986, page 3).

These buildings were demolished to make way for the Bon Accord Centre. They stood at what would be the near the middle of the new shopping centre.

Location

Aberdeen City Centre

Keyword

Buildings

Photographer