
During World War 1 troops were sent beautiful embroidered cards by family and loved ones back home.
During World War 1 troops were sent beautiful embroidered cards by family and loved ones back home.
Frequent rain, sleet and snow showers. Strong northeast winds.
In 1914 the Kirkwall Post Office reported that a large number of parcels were posted on 21st (Monday) and 22nd (Tuesday) of December.
Staying cold on Sunday with further wintry showers.
“It is not often realised by Orcadians how closely this lovely song touches us” GMB
Fresh northeast winds easing. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Kirkwall had an ‘Electric Theatre’, in Junction Road
Another cold day, winds mainly fresh from the northeast. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Feeling cold in the strong north or northwest winds. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Here’s a few from 1923