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Agriculture and Fishing

Backaras Westray 1900 is only a number, I have no idea when this photo was taken but i doubt if that is Glens washing...
working day Enjoying a run around on a lovely day near Finstown. Added by Kay Smith
Boys Ploughing Match The date is a wild guess and the purpose of putting the photo on is to see if anyone can name the pl...
Boys' Ploughing Match Another photo requiring a date and names.
Festival of the Horse At St Margaret's Hope. Date a guess, but will be close.
Festival of the Horse At St Margarets Hope. Date a guess, but close.
Carter in herring fishing days in Stronsay. A Stronsay man contracted to cart herring with his horse and long lorry. [Date estimated]
Lower Station, Stronsay. Lower Station as it was.
Gutter Lasses This is how the gutters dressed for work.

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