The Timmer Market, Aberdeen

The Aberdeen Timmer Market was a historic market for all Aberdeenshire citizens dating back to the 13th century.

"Timmer" comes from the word "timber". All products sold at the market, primarily tools and toys, were initially made from wood.

From its commencement in the early 1200s, the market was held on the last Wednesday of August each year at Castle Street. In 1913, the Timmer Market was moved to behind Justice Street. It was held for the final time in 1961.

There is a short poem on the front and a much longer poem on the back. An image of the latter can also be found on The Silver City Vault.

The publisher of the postcard is Wm. Smith & Sons, 18 Union Terrace. A reference to the release of the card can be found in the Aberdeen Daily Journal of 24th August 1910, page 6, column 7. This indicates that the postcard dates from 1910.

Castle Street