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Circa 1935. James More, curer standing in centre wearing cap. Any more names please ?
View Large VersionPicture added on 16 February 2010 at 23:06
Would that be the policeman or customs man at the back left ?
Added by Ian Cameron on 17 February 2010
I believe the uniformed gentleman to be Police Constable Thomas Mainland of the Orkney Police Force. He joined the force in July 1920 and retired in June 1950.
Added by Eddy Ross on 17 February 2010
You could well be right there Eddie. I know Tom Mainland was one of the Stronsay bobbies during the herring fishing.
Added by Bill Miller on 19 February 2010
Hids a peety, that Tom Mainland coodna' take a walk through the toon on an odd night noo!!.
I have heard that he used his long gauntlet glives tae very good effect on the unwary young trouble makers!! I am sure hid did none o them any herm and set them on a better path through life.
Here endeth me sermon on local policeing!!.
I have heard that he used his long gauntlet glives tae very good effect on the unwary young trouble makers!! I am sure hid did none o them any herm and set them on a better path through life.
Here endeth me sermon on local policeing!!.
Added by John Budge on 21 February 2010
Stronsay
