Skip to main content
Back
Image Not Available for Town Drum
Town Drum
Image Not Available for Town Drum

Town Drum

Date1750-1799
Object NameDrum
Mediumhide, metal, wood, cord
ClassificationsCivic
DimensionsDrum: 42 × 36.2cm
Strap: 6.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1935 by Aberdeen Town Council.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001252
Keywords
About MeThis version of the town drum was probably a replacement for one broken by rioting Jacobite rebels on the night of 20 January 1746. It was the night of the Prince of Wales' birthday and the town drummer was drumming through the streets to encourage the residents of Aberdeen to illuminate their windows to show support for the King and his son. However a rebel mob armed with broadswords and cudgels attacked the drummer and broke his drum.

The sound (or tuck) of drum would have been common in Aberdeen from the earliest times. It was used to summon meetings of the Councils of the Royal Burgh as well as alerting people to proclamations and public executions. This drum is emblazoned with the town's arms and motto, 'Bon Accord'.

Aberdeen Town Drum
Aberdeen Town Drum
18th Century
Image Not Available for Aberdeen Volunteer's Drum
Aberdeen Volunteer's Drum
Image Not Available for Aberdeen City Fire Brigade
Aberdeen City Fire Brigade
1901
Ceremonial Arch for Royal Visit
Ceremonial Arch for Royal Visit
King Edward VII
1906
Baillie Rust's Hat
Baillie Rust's Hat
c.1900
Seal Box
Seal Box
c. 1800
Red Leather Civic Chair
Five Red Leather Council Chairs
Image Not Available for 2 Civic Umbrella Stands
2 Civic Umbrella Stands
Image Not Available for Bon Accord Heraldic Panel
Bon Accord Heraldic Panel
Decorated Match Holder
Decorated Match Holder
c. 1900
Image Not Available for Decorated Glass Panel
Decorated Glass Panel
C. 1906
Image Not Available for Aberdeen Corporation Cleansing Department Employees
Aberdeen Corporation Cleansing Department Employees
Aberdeen Corporation
1905
Image Not Available for Baillie's Robe
Baillie's Robe
1950 - 1990
G.O.S. Section 4, 6 Feet Sewer in Tunnel, Junction Length, Justice Street 25th April 1910
G.O.S. Section 4, 6 Feet Sewer in Tunnel, Junction Length, Justice Street 25th April 1910
Peter Tawse
1910
Image Not Available for Aberdeen Burgess Of Guild Medal
Aberdeen Burgess Of Guild Medal
Shirras Laing and Company Limited
1895
City of Aberdeen Jugg Measure
City of Aberdeen Jugg Measure
1765
Image Not Available for Council Lectern
Council Lectern
Image Not Available for Civic Side Chair
Civic Side Chair
Image Not Available for Former Provostal Chair
Former Provostal Chair
Image Not Available for Coat Of Arms Of Aberdeen
Coat Of Arms Of Aberdeen
c. 1890s (Possibly)
Image Not Available for Auger
Auger
Image Not Available for Five Councillors Desks
Five Councillors Desks
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Sea Outlet: Placing Outlet Pipe Section in Trench
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Sea Outlet: Placing Outlet Pipe Section in Trench
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Image Not Available for Sam Brown" Belt
Sam Brown" Belt
1950s