1969 – Fire photos
One day after fire Firemen carry out mopping up operations after the spectacular blaze which destroyed half the buildings of Aberdeen Combworks in Hutcheon Street in April 1969.
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02, 2017
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02, 2017
1961 Fire photo
Here firemen tackle the blaze which badly damaged the works in September 1961
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10, 2015
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11, 2014
1969 Aberdeen Combworks Ablaze
Over 60 firemen in grim battle with flames Huge crowds sea Aberdeen comb works ablaze Despite a grim battle by over 60 firemen, half the buildings of Aberdeen Comb Works Ltd., Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen, were destroyed last night in an Inferno of flame. Huge crowds watched what was described as the most spectacular fire in Aberdeen [...]
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06, 2014
1969 Crisis Management Talk Following The Fire
Following the fire, Hugh Smith was asked to speak to a group of people about Crisis Management. Below is the transcription of the talk... Last year I was asked by the Plastics Institute in Scotland to present a paper at a one day Seminar which they were holding in Glasgow. At first I thought this [...]