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1985

John Windwick winding Cathedral clock Alan writes: 'We have John Windwick winding the cathedral clock in September 85. John of course was...
Riding of the Marches Kenny writes: 'This photo taken by myself was of the first re-enactment of The Riding of The Marche...
The St Magnus Hymn, or Nobilis Humilis From SCRAN: "The St Magnus Hymn, or "Nobilis humilis" is a piece of music which celebrates St Magnu...
No. 4 Barrier Willie writes: 'Found this pic of no 4 barrier. Its not great but shows how it was about 20 years a...
Ba' makers and committee bruce writes: 'This is a photo from 1985 of the Ba' Committee, the Ba' makers and Arthur Chadwick w...
PHQ Orkney, at Scapa Willie writes: 'Admiral Sir George Vallings Flag Officer Scotland, Northernen Ireland visits PHQ Or...
Port HQ Orkney during NATO exercise Willie writes: 'Port HQ Orkney during Exercise Brave Defender with White Ensign flying and armed gu...
Convoy assembles in flow for NATO exercise Willie writes: "The convoy assembles in Scapa flow. The Cold War was at its height at this time"
Scapa Flow during NATO exercise Willie writes: "The marines go back to HMS Fearless in their RIBs."
Scapa Flow during NATO exercise Willie writes: "A minesweeper leads the convoy out. An "enemy" minelayer had laid practise mines in...
Lifesaving at Kirkwall Pool, mid 80s Back l-r: Shirley Reid, Donald Low, John Leslie Front l-r: Lindsay Reid, Karen Scott, Gillian ...
Fire Flames leap into the air from the Anchor buildings.

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