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1914

Ploughing medal of Andrew Leslie Ploughing medal won by my great uncle Andrew Leslie in 1914. He lived at Grimsquoy, Tankerness.
Repairs to the Cathedral, 1914 Wonder what the flag was about? The tree in this photo is no longer there. If the others on the K...
William Johnston of Grindally William Johnston of Grindally, and latterly Gutterquoy (lovely name), ca 1914.
More mystery people Another belonging to Billy and Mary Bews (nee Muir)of Strathore and Quoymorhouse, can anyone help me...
Mystery people Picture among old photos belonging to my grandparents Billy & Mary Bews (nee Muir) of Strathore then...
Mystery people Picture belonging to my grandparents Billy & Mary Bews (nee Muir)of Strathore then Quoymorhouse, Sh...
Great War service revolver Picture taken 2 June 14. In this centenary year of the outbreak of the Great War I thought I'd p...
James Sinclair of Astley Cottage, Shapinsay This is my grandfather James Sinclair of Astley Cottage in Shapinsay, he joined the Territorials and...
Hoy Hoy [Date guessed - Steven]
Mystery workers An Orkney family photo that we are trying to identify. We have no idea when it was taken or who this...
Mystery Orkney relatives Don't know who these old Orkney relatives are. Does anyone recognise them?
Kings Proclamation at Market Cross This was sent as a postcard to from my grandfather Charles James Low to his then fiancée Gladys. O...

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