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Women gathering firewood along the shore, Pierowall village, Westray, c.1950s.

Children and swans, Flaws pier, Stromness, c.1960s. On the right is Elaine Linklater.

The St. Magnus Pageant in Brandyquoy Park, Kirkwall, 29th July 1937. Staged to commemorate the octo-centenary of St. Magnus Cathedral.

The Steamer SS Earl Sigurd at the South Pier, Eday, c.1950s.

The Steamer SS Earl Sigurd at the South Pier, Eday, c.1950s.

The Queen Mother visiting St. Magnus Cathedral during a visit to open the King George V Playing Fields at Pickaquoy, 9th August 1956.

Cytrix motorcycle display team at Stromness Shopping Week, 1955.

Copy photograph depicting the traditional Christmas custom of weighing children on a Pundlar, date unknown.

A balancing act entertains the crowd during Stromness Shopping Week, date unknown.

Cytrix motorcycle display team at Stromness Shopping Week, 1955.