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16 Schoolhill
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16 Schoolhill
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A photograph looking north at 16 Schoolhill 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. This was a historic building located in the area to the north of Schoolhill, through a pend, between George Street and Harriet Street. Historic maps suggest it may have dated from the late 19th century. It appears to have survived while much of the surrounding buildings on Donald's Close were demolished in the mid-20th century. Historic newspapers suggest the building may have once served as the premises of Messrs. Wordie and Co., carting contractors. Stables were once located to the north east of this building, to the rear of George Street. The wall partially shown on the right here would have been the entrance to the stables. A for sale notice for whole area from the Wordie Property Company can be found in the <i>Press & Journal</i> of 12th September 1933, page 1. The above company no doubt inspired the name, and carting themed signage, of the pub Wordie's Ale House which opened on Schoolhill proper, at no. 16, in around 1989 (<i>Evening Express</i>, 15th November 1995, page 29). This photograph shows two liveried cars parked outside the building. This space is now occupied by the south west corner of the Bon Accord Centre.
A photograph looking north at 16 Schoolhill 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.
This was a historic building located in the area to the north of Schoolhill, through a pend, between George Street and Harriet Street. Historic maps suggest it may have dated from the late 19th century. It appears to have survived while much of the surrounding buildings on Donald's Close were demolished in the mid-20th century.
Historic newspapers suggest the building may have once served as the premises of Messrs. Wordie and Co., carting contractors. Stables were once located to the north east of this building, to the rear of George Street. The wall partially shown on the right here would have been the entrance to the stables.
A for sale notice for whole area from the Wordie Property Company can be found in the
Press & Journal
of 12th September 1933, page 1.
The above company no doubt inspired the name, and carting themed signage, of the pub Wordie's Ale House which opened on Schoolhill proper, at no. 16, in around 1989 (
Evening Express
, 15th November 1995, page 29).
This photograph shows two liveried cars parked outside the building. This space is now occupied by the south west corner of the Bon Accord Centre.
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Aberdeen City Centre
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Aberdeen Local Studies
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