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Birthday Programme: Glimpses of Aberdeen

on 2BD Aberdeen

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(Historical Incidents written and arranged by Winifred M. Manners, B.A.).
S.B. to Glasgow.

Scene I - 570 A.D.
The Crook of the Don at Balgownie.
St. Machar Plants the First Christian Chapel at Aberdeen.

Scene II - 1319 A.D.
At the Market Cross.
Robert Bruce Grants a Charter to the City.

Scene III - 1411 A.D.
The West Port of the City.
Return of the Aberdeen men after the Battle of Harlow.

Scene IV - 1644 A.D.
The Council Room.
Montrose Summons the City to Surrender.

Scene V - 1745 A.D.
The Town Cross in the Castlegate.
The Provost is Forced to Proclaim the Pretender.

Scene VI - 1924 A.D.

The Studio
Lord Provost Meff speaks about present-day Aberdeen.

Incidental Music by The Grandholm Choir
Conductor, Alex. Leitch
The Wireless Orchestra
Conductor, Nancy Lee
Pipe Band

Contributors

Writer/Arranged by (Glimpses of Aberdeen):
Winifred M. Manners
Speaker:
Lord Provost Meff
Singers:
The Grandholm Choir
Conductor:
Alex. Leitch
Musicians:
The Wireless Orchestra
Conductor:
Nancy Lee

2BD Aberdeen

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