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General History, Life, People & Places There are 89 products.
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Orkney from Old Photographs
A reprint of Gordon Wright's book of photographs, documenting life in Orkney between from 1860s to the 1930s. Paperback.
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Eday: Orkney's Best Kept Secret
Eday's rich history and heritage, and that of the Hebden family of Carrick House By Rosemary Hebden. Hardback.
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Orkneyinga Saga: The History of the Earls...
The only medieval chronicle to have Orkney as the central place of action - covering an era when the islands were a major part of the Viking world.
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Kirkwall's Story: A Heritage Walking Tour
Involving kings and pirates, saints and witches, scrums, seaweed and sea planes, palaces and a garden folly. The booklet gives a brief account of Kirkwall's past in the form of a walking tour - starting by the Kiln Corner, by the harbour. This is the new and updated 2020 edition. By Kim Twatt.
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An Orkney Anthology Vol 1: Selected Works...
A compilation of the work of the distinguished Orcadian writer and folklorist, Ernest Walker Marwick. Volume 1 of 2. Hardback.
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Orcadiana: Pen Portraits of the Past
A collection of more than forty articles by Gregor Lamb, covering language, history, folklore and placenames. Hardback.
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The Autobiography of Samuel Laing of...
Autobiography written for Laing's family in the 19th century. Edited and Supplemented by R. P. Fereday. Hardback.
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Mary Brunton: The Forgotten Scottish Novelist
Who would have thought that plain Mary Balfour, born and bred in the far Orkney's, would become Mary Brunton, best selling novelist, rival in her time to Jane Austen, and a leading light in Edinburgh's then flourishing and sophisticated literary circles?... By Mary McKerrow. Foreword by Fay Weldon. Hardback.
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The Orcadian Book of the 20th Century -...
A true people's digest to be read and enjoyed by Orcadians, and lovers of the Orkney Islands, wherever they may be around the world. Compiled by Howard Hazell. Large format hardback.
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Chrissie's Bodle
Discovering Orkney's forgotten writer Christina M. Costie. By Rgnhild Ljosland.
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Simmans, Sookans and Straw Backed Chairs
A detailed introduction to Orkney's ancient straw crafts - from the humble caisie and cubbie, to the best-known example, the Orkney Chair. By Janette A. Park. Paperback booklet.
£ 6.50
