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GALLERY: September days in the north-east through the decades

Actresses dancing on a small stage, practicing for an upcoming show
1985 - Actresses at the Attic Theatre Company rehearse The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

September marks the start of Autumn. The heat of summer is swept away by a chilly wind and the leaves begin to fall from the trees.

Summer holidays are over and schools and universities are back.

It’s around this time that everyone is making the most of the remaining warm weather and longer days. Sports teams and clubs savour the last of the light nights.

We can see this in some of the photos taken in September throughout the years that we have found in our archives.

Do you recognise any of the familiar faces in the photos below? Let us know in the comment section.

A man examines the Hammermen's Well
1983 – Trinity Hall steward-housekeeper Mr Fred Mann examines the Hammermen’s Well.
Robert Gordon College Pupils hosting a debate in September
1986 – Robert Gordon College pupils in the Literary and Debating Society celebrate their 50th anniversary with a debate.
Two women in a sack race in September at It's a Knockout
1989 – Sandra Morrison and Denise Urquhart in the sack race at Aberdeen’s It’s a Knockout.
The 1953 Aberdeen Grammar former players club in two lines smiling at the camera
1953 – Members of the Aberdeen Grammar Former Players club gather and smile for a photo.
The Prince of Wales shaking hands at a Royal Gala in September
1982 – A Royal Gala to celebrate the reopening of His Majesty’s Theatre is attended by the Prince of Wales.
Four men in karate uniform in a line, kicking towards the camera
1977- Four of the six members of Aberdeen Shotokan Karate Club – (left to right) Keith Crighton, William Thomson, Robert Rose and David Muir – who are bound for Japan demonstrate their expertise.
Staff of the Bieldside Inn, who raised money for a blindness charity in September of 1982
1982 -Mr Stanley Flett, right, presents a shield to the Bieldside Inn, the pub which raised £336.69 for a blindness charity.
Andy Stewart performing in Aberdeen in September
1959- Glasgow-born musician Andy Stewart performs in Aberdeen.
The Queen Mary ship
1934 – The Queen Mary shortly after launch from the shipyard of John Brown and Company of Clydebank.
Russ Abbot posing with a poster for his show in September
1990 – Russ Abbot poses with a poster for his all-new show, packed with laughter, song and dance.
Pupils posing for a photo for the anniversary of Woodside school
1987 – Miss Rhona Smith with her primary 7 class as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of Woodside School.
Three footballers, including Aberdeen FC players, at the Coca-Cola cup in September
1996 – The Dons play Morton in the third round of the Coca-Cola Cup at Cappielow.

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