In 2014, The National Archives documented, catalogued and organised 'Aberdeen Combworks Co Ltd, comb manufacturers and cardboard box makers' materials, such as documents, artifacts, books, manuscripts and photographs, so that they can be preserved, studied and made accessible to researchers, scholars and the public. In 2023, the 1996 architectural plans for the redevelopment of 'the [...]
Norman Veitch Lothian Barclay, a visionary entrepreneur and sports enthusiast, was born on October 5, 1925, and died on March 18, 1997, in Douglas, Isle of Man. He led a life rich in adventure, prominently marked by his role in the business landscape and passion for sports. A pivotal chapter in Barclay's professional journey was [...]
Dr Thomas I. Rowell, son of the late Mr Joseph Rowell, free merchant, has been appointed by Lord Carnarvon to one of the best medical offices at his disposal - vix, Principal Civil Medical Officer in the Straits Settlements. Dr Rowell is a native of Aberdeen and studied at Aberdeen and Edinburgh Universities. Source : [...]