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Aberdeen Savings Bank, Union Terrace
178 Aberdeen Savings Bank was established in May 1815 "for receiving such small sums as may be saved from the earnings of tradesmen, mechanics, labourers, servants etc".
As the bank became more successful, they moved from premises in the Guestrow to a new building in Exchange Street. By the 1890s, the directors decided that a new site was necessary, especially as the population in the city was moving westwards.
This 1894 illustration, by the architect William Kelly shows the building that was to be constructed at the junction of Union Terrace and Diamond Street at a cost of £11,000.
The design is of Renaissance style, with the central entrance leading to an inner porch lined with red and grey granite, then a short flight of steps led to the main telling office. This office had a deeply panelled ceiling and dome partially filled with painted and decorated glass. Coats of Arms of the City and Lord Provosts were also displayed.
The counter and desks were made of mahogany and oak with wrought iron and wrought copper grills.
In the 1960s, a large extension was built on an adjacent site and, in 1983, the bank became part of the Trustees Savings Bank in Scotland and in 1999 part of Lloyds TSB. Cowdray Hall, 1927
218 Shrine, war memorial, Cowdray Hall, 1927.
The War Memorial and the extension of the Art Gallery, including the Cowdray Hall and Museum, were opened by King George V and Queen Mary on 29th September 1925.
These were erected at a cost of 80,000 pounds, with the cost of the War Memorial being raised by public subscription.
The War Memorial is a cenotaph, in the form of a Memorial Court or Hall of Remembrance and is "consecrated to the memory of those 5000 of the city and district who gave their lives on land and sea 'that we might live'".
The shrine is of white and grey marble in a niche in the north wall of the Memorial Court, directly opposite the entrance. It takes the form of a table on which is placed the Roll of Honour, printed on vellum, within glass.
The table is supported by trusses decorated in Renaissance style. On either side are the Union Jack and White Ensign, representing Army and Navy, and in the centre is a laurel wreath in gilt bronze.
Also in the picture can be seen the circular balcony or gallery, with a graceful balustrade, grey marble coping and ornate mouldings, which encircles the Court and leads to various picture galleries, one of which can be seen through the doorway 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. The Aberdeen New Savings Bank
764 The new Aberdeen Savings Bank, Union Terrace. Designed by William Kelly, 1896.
Aberdeen Savings Bank was established in May 1815 'for receiving such small sums as may be saved from the earnings of tradesmen, mechanics, labourers, servants etc'. As the bank became more successful they moved from premises in the Guestrow to a new building on Exchange Street in 1858.
By the 1890s, the directors decided that a new site was necessary, especially as the population in the city was moving westwards.
This photograph shows the building that was constructed at the junction of Union Terrace and Diamond Street at a cost of £11,000. The design is of renaissance style, with the central entrance leading to an inner porch lined with red and grey granite, then a short flight of steps led to the main telling office. This office had a deeply paneled ceiling and dome partially filled with painted and decorated glass. Coats of Arms of the City and Lord Provosts were also displayed. The counter and desks were made of mahogany and oak with wrought iron and wrought copper grills.
In the 1960's a large extension was built on an adjacent site, and in 1983 the bank became part of the Trustee Savings Bank in Scotland, and in 1999 became part of Lloyds TSB. Freedom Lands and Marches of Aberdeen: Inner March Stone
2516 At S.W. corner of Holburn Central Church on Alford Lane, about 18m from Holburn Street. Freedom Lands and Marches of Aberdeen, Inner March Stone
2517 At the rear of 24-26 Thistle Street (Thistle House) on old boundary wall of Bridewell Prison. Freedom Lands and Marches of Aberdeen, Inner March Stone
2518 At the rear of 24-26 Thistle Street (Thistle House) on old boundary wall of Bridewell Prison. Freedom Lands and Marches of Aberdeen, Inner March Stone
2519 At Thistle Lane, about 100m from Thistle Street, on old boundary wall of Bridewell Prison. Freedom Lands and Marches of Aberdeen, Inner March Stone
2520 At Thistle Lane, about 100m from Thistle Street, on old boundary wall of Bridewell Prison. Freedom Lands and Marches of Aberdeen, Inner March Stone
2521 At Thistle Lane, about 100m from Thistle Street, on old boundary wall of Bridewell Prison. Freedom Lands and Marches of Aberdeen, Inner March Stone
2522 On the back of pavement at the top of Jack's Brae, the site of March Lane. Freedom Lands and Marches of Aberdeen, Inner March Stone
2523 On the enclosing wall of railway at Canal Road. Freedom Lands and Marches of Aberdeen, Inner March Stone
2524 On the enclosing wall of railway at Canal Road. Marischal Street
2769 A photograph of the back of Marischal Street taken from Virginia Street on 14th July 2018. The bridge that can be seen replaced the significantly older Bannerman's Bridge. A plaque on the bridge reads "The old bridge which stood here from 1768 was replaced by Grampian Regional Council in 1984 as part of the Aberdeen inner relief road". March Stone 1 CR|ABD
3177 This stone is located near the kerb at 79 Hardgate, at the east side of the intersection with Union Glen. It is march stone 1 and marks the the junction of the Inner and Outer Marches to the south of the town.
The 1929 Blue Book gives the following 1525 description for an earlier version of the stone: "[...] ane gret grey stane, with ane sawssir [...]". It was still marked with a saucer in 1698 but a new stone marked '1 ABD CR' was in place by the late 18th century.
The Ordnance Survey town plan of Aberdeen from 1867 has a first March stone marked on the north east corner of the New Bridge, on the Hardgate, which went over the then open Hol Burn. This stream ran east then south, joining Ferryhill Burn on its way to the Dee (where we can now find the Alpha stone).
The Hol and Ferryhill burns have since been fully, or for the most part, covered over by urban development.
The Blue Book records stone 1 at the north gable of 81 Hardgate and a photograph of it up-right at this location is included.
The inscription in this 1980s image looks different and the marker was likely moved to this flat, roadside location when the properties on the Hardgate were redeveloped sometime in the mid-20th century. The stone would have been either moved and altered, or replaced.
The stone in 2020 looks in better condition than shown here in the 1980s, which suggests it has had further attention in the intervening years.
A slide of this image was kindly lent to Aberdeen City Libraries by Colin Johnston so that we could create a digital copy for public use.
The image was taken in the early 1980s when Colin worked as a teacher at Bridge of Don Academy. He led several current and former pupils, and staff members in an investigation into the location, physical condition and public knowledge of Aberdeen's historic boundary markers. March Stone 61
3259 This stone is located adjacent to the gable wall of 35 King's Crescent, in the front garden of Viewton Cottage. It is marked "61 ABD CR".
It was described in 1698 as an earthfast stone with a saucer and key mark, this stone marks the junction of Inner and Outer marches on the north side. This stone is at the top of a steep path.
A slide of this image was kindly lent to Aberdeen City Libraries by Colin Johnston so that we could create a digital copy for public use.
The image was taken in the early 1980s when Colin worked as a teacher at Bridge of Don Academy. He led several current and former pupils, and staff members in an investigation into the location, physical condition and public knowledge of Aberdeen's historic boundary markers. March Stone 65
3279 This stone is located at the north east corner of the wall adjacent to the access road to Brickfield Cottage (Mrs Murray's Home for Stray Dogs and Cats). This image looks north. The stone is marked "65 ABD CR".
The CR for City Royalty, indicating the Inner Marches, is obscured in this photograph.
A slide of this image was kindly lent to Aberdeen City Libraries by Colin Johnston so that we could create a digital copy for public use.
The image was taken in the early 1980s when Colin worked as a teacher at Bridge of Don Academy. He led several current and former pupils, and staff members in an investigation into the location, physical condition and public knowledge of Aberdeen's historic boundary markers. Omega Stone
3281 This stone is located in the amenity area, on the north side of Beach Esplanade, on line of Powis Burn, near confluence with River Don. It is marked "? ABD CR".
As the inscription suggests this stone is the final marker of Aberdeen's Inner and Outer Marches.
A slide of this image was kindly lent to Aberdeen City Libraries by Colin Johnston so that we could create a digital copy for public use.
The image was taken in the early 1980s when Colin worked as a teacher at Bridge of Don Academy. He led several current and former pupils, and staff members in an investigation into the location, physical condition and public knowledge of Aberdeen's historic boundary markers. River Dee
3524 A photograph showing a man on a small sloop sailboat on the River Dee. The name "Harriet" may be written on the inner transom. Stonehaven Harbour
4230 This photograph shows a day of relaxation in the Inner Dock of Stonehaven Harbour.
In the foreground a man smokes on the bow of a small boat. Another man can be seen in a dinghy next to the good ship Torfness. A young person enjoys their day of rest onboard an inflatable.
In the background of this image, taken from the South Pier, can be seen the buildings of Shorehead, the street which runs along the harbour side of Stonehaven.
This image likely dates from the 1970s or 80s. It is a part of a collection of slides donated to Aberdeen City Libraries by Aberdeen City Council's Publicity department. Aberdeen Savings Bank, Union Terrace
46 Aberdeen Savings Bank was established in May 1815 "for receiving such small sums as may be saved from the earnings of tradesmen, mechanics, labourers, servants etc".
As the bank became more successful, they moved from premises in the Guestrow to a new building in Exchange Street. By the 1890s, the directors decided that a new site was necessary, especially as the population in the city was moving westwards.
This 1894 illustration, by the architect William Kelly shows the building that was to be constructed at the junction of Union Terrace and Diamond Street at a cost of £11,000.
The design is of Renaissance style, with the central entrance leading to an inner porch lined with red and grey granite, then a short flight of steps led to the main telling office. This office had a deeply panelled ceiling and dome partially filled with painted and decorated glass. Coats of Arms of the City and Lord Provosts were also displayed.
The counter and desks were made of mahogany and oak with wrought iron and wrought copper grills.
In the 1960s, a large extension was built on an adjacent site and, in 1983, the bank became part of the Trustees Savings Bank in Scotland and in 1999 part of Lloyds TSB. Observations on the making, curing, and casking, of butter (1 of 2)
515 This is the front page of a three-page broadside style pamphlet. The inner two pages can be seen here.
This oversized pamphlet provides instructions as to how to make butter. It was authored by the Agricultural Association, following precedent set in Ireland and the experience of curers in Aberdeen.
The pamphlet is a remarkable piece of food and hygiene history. The first step of the broadside, for instance, warns against cross-contamination and having foreign items in the dairy factory. Twelve steps follow, dictating best practices for making and storing butter. Observations on the making, curing, and casking, of butter (2 of 2)
516 There are the inner two pages of a three-page broadside style pamphlet. The front page can be seen here.
This oversized pamphlet provides instructions as to how to make butter. It was authored by the Agricultural Association, following precedent set in Ireland and the experience of curers in Aberdeen.
The pamphlet is a remarkable piece of food and hygiene history. The first step of the broadside, for instance, warns against cross-contamination and having foreign items in the dairy factory. Twelve steps follow, dictating best practices for making and storing butter.
The pamphlet was printed by D. Chalmers & Co. of Aberdeen. Act of the Town Council, for regulating and determining the Run and Property of the Gavels and Garden Walls through the different Streets and Lanes of the Town (2 of 3)
518 These are the inner two pages of a four-page broadside style pamphlet. The other pages can be seen here and here.
The pamphlet, dating from May 1764, details at some length the council's adjudication on the run and ownership of various gavels and walls within the town. This document explains that their judgement is informed by a walk around town in which they inspected the boundaries.
The pamphlet details gavels and garden walls in Footdee Quarter, Green Quarter, Crooked Quarter and Even Quarter. |