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Balgownie tea rooms
« on: Sunday 03 July 16 12:46 BST (UK) »
I would like to find a photograph of the Balgownie tea rooms which were in George Street, Aberdeen.  There was a bakery at the front and the tea rooms were downstairs.  Every Saturday my mother or my aunt used to take me in there for tea and doughnuts.  And apparently my aunt and grandmother worked in the tea rooms at some point.  Any help would be appreciated.

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Re: Balgownie tea rooms
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 03 July 16 13:37 BST (UK) »
The 1957-58 Post Office Directory gives its address as 150 George Street, on the right hand side as you look north, close to the junction with St Andrew Street. "Balgownie Dairy and Bakery".

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Re: Balgownie tea rooms
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 03 July 16 13:47 BST (UK) »
That's the one, obviously no longer there.   Fond memories.

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Re: Balgownie tea rooms
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 03 July 16 15:23 BST (UK) »
A little general history here and an early photo of George Street, using the ref from GR2. http://mcjazz.f2s.com/AberdeenDairies.htm

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Re: Balgownie tea rooms
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 03 July 16 15:27 BST (UK) »
A photo here that includes it I think. www.flickr.com/photos/thedouglascampbellshow/4649268379

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Re: Balgownie tea rooms
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 03 July 16 15:35 BST (UK) »
The photo show is of schoolhill leading to Marischal College, but thank you

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Re: Balgownie tea rooms
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 03 July 16 20:14 BST (UK) »
Well, that last link was no use at all, was it  ::) Sorry  :)

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Re: Balgownie tea rooms
« Reply #7 on: Monday 04 July 16 04:23 BST (UK) »
It may not have been the photo of George Street but it was very useful indeed and I will save it on my family tree album.  Brought back lots of memories and as I don't live in Aberdeen anymore, it was lovely to see it.  I do appreciate you sending me the link. Many thanks
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