Orkney Image Library

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Orkneycommunities.co.uk - Reclaiming History and answering the questions no-one else asks since 2003
Click to View The Orkney Image Library contains images and anecdotes about the area. There are 12654 pictures and 24422 comments on the site for you to browse through. Images can be viewed by YEAR, by ALBUM, by GROUP, or by CONTRIBUTOR, or you can use the simple SEARCH at the top of this page.
Please note! Orkneycommunities is not in the position to authorise use of these pictures on other sites or in other publications. Any such use should only be with the agreement of the contributor and/or copyright holder! And... I'm sure you can understand why anonymous comments are unlikely to be published.
Handy hints If you want to check up on new additions, use the Additions link above to see what's been added recently. Or use the 16/10, 32/20 etc. option to expand all the boxes below- it isn't just for the comments. You can now upload your own images directly using the form further down the page. It's dead easy, just hit the 'Browse' button and find the picture on your own computer that you wish to upload, then hit 'Upload' to send it. Note that when you are asked for the year the picture was taken it HAS to be a four digit number like 1965 and NOT something like 1960ish. If you are unsure of the date just give it your best guess. If you are timed out when uploading you might need to reduce the sizes of the pictures. If you have any problems just contact us at [email protected]
When viewing the pictures, PLEASE leave your own comments using the form at the foot of each page. You might know a face, a date or a story about the photo. In this way we will continue to build an extensive collection of information, reminiscences and anecdotes about Orkney that is easily accessible to everyone. Orkneycommunities.co.uk was part funded by Orkney Enterprise and LEADER+, and now is a wholly self-sustaining community enterprise.
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Papdale Infant School, date unkown

Papdale Infant School, Probably late 50s

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Papdale Infant School, date unkown
LATEST NEWS: Hoy becomes Hoy and Walls
By popular request the area formerly known as Hoy in our Area categories has been changed to Hoy and Walls. I hope this meets the approval of the folk from Waas.
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The Eva Foubister in this photo was my wife's moth...After our wedding on September 4th 1940, at the R....yes its ok to use any pictures i have postedHello Marie. The photo belonged to Jim Kirkness, a...My grandfather was also Jim Burghes. I know that t...i went to see Aunty Barrie and Uncle Davie, with m...Wow what an amazing photo. My great grandmother is...In 1979 I was serving on HMS Intrepid on a deploym...Hello Bob. My mum’s family came from Holm. I see...I would love to get some more info on the terrace ...Hey, I’m trying to track an old Fordson Royal Na...Yeah about 2002 and 2003Yes, Steve, I am still around and back in Orkney.Sorry for my typing error, John Old Flett was born...My dad Jock owned Sea Fury over 50 years ago, I mi...Hi all, i have been reviewing my family tree recen...Thanks William, Any idea where I could find out an...Wow, I now have an image of one of my research are...Fair good chance she was the arithmetic teacher in...I see why he was called John Old Flett if he was 1...Does anyone have any information on the 1927 medal...Could anybody give any more information on the 192...His mother Ann was related to my granny Catherine ...Many migrants who landed in Melbourne, docking at ...Hi Pamela, in my family tree there is an "John Old...John Heard was asking about Albert Flett from Flot...My father was on the Anna Salen which departed fro...I wonder who that is in the photo?Looks like Oljaren. Such a good photo of BertieMy ancestors came from Orkney - i think some from ...Are there any pictures of the crew on the Golden M...I remember when New Years Day was like that. Just as I remember itI met your dear father when my husband and I were ...Can't see the photo on my Mac, but these are of my...It was post July 1979 as that is when I left ATC K...Peter I was on that ship too. I remember the ocean...Bill Bailey Won’t You Please Come Home / Milenbe...first in row 2 is brian flett
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