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In West Castle Street. I wonder if that is the original old sign?
Picture added on 04 August 2007
It's appropriate that you should post this picture, as I was wondering when the sign came down- anybody know?
shows it was there in the 1930s anyway.
also shows it very clearly.
shows it was there in the 1930s anyway. also shows it very clearly.Added by Steven Heddle on 04 August 2007
Yes it is the original sign, it is still in the shed. It blew down in a gale about 96/97, certainly the late 90's.
Added by Jonathan Shearer on 05 August 2007
I dont think they can be the same! J G Shearer is on the top of one sign and on the bottom of the other
Added by Alison on 06 August 2007
I wish they would knock down the building now - before it falls down! the end next to No3 is really bad!
Anonymous comment added on 29 October 2008
I would like to point out that "they" ( John G Shearer & Sons ) no longer own or have anything to do with this building and have not done so for a few years.
Added by John G Shearer on 29 October 2008
This building is still there at 14th September, 2011. It is even more derelict now - especially the roof. It is right opposite the Tourist Centre. Not a good advert for bonny Kirkwall.
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Added by Sandy Windwick on 14 September 2011
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