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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.
Repaired image of Berstane Repaired image of Berstane using Windows Paint & Gimp. [date guessed]

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