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William S Tait at Ingsay 1930 William S Tait at Ingsay 1930. William came to Ingsay from Stronsay in 1919. I am now the 4th genera...
Opening of Kitchener Memorial Another view of the opening of the Kitchener Memorial. It seems a bit strange that the two Boys Brig...
On the roof of the Kitchener Memorial Masons finishing the screed on the roof of the Kitchener Memorial Birsay. [How did they get up t...
Maggie E Spence's 100th birthday party I can't remember exactly how this great photo came into my possession. An inscription on the back sa...
Tea-room and guest-house, Earl's Palace, Birsay Tea-room and guest-house, Earl's Palace, Birsay. Ca 1913? In my youth this delightful place, in one...
Mystery person 1912 - 1914 The woman in the portrait isn't the mystery; she appears in picture #4234, taken about half a centur...
Crossing the Burn of Boardhouse ca 1913 These may be the same four people as appear in picture #27165. Imagine letting folk of all ages cros...
William Johnston of Grindally William Johnston of Grindally, and latterly Gutterquoy (lovely name), ca 1914.
Birsay Northside on Sunday 9/6/13. Birsay Northside on Sunday 9/6/13.
Broadcasting in Harray Broadcasting in Harray,late 1950s
George Rendall Staff c1960 George Rendall Staff c1960. Posted with permission of W.D.Tait.

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