On 13th August 1942 The Manhattan Project started under the direction of US General Groves.
The Manhattan Project #OnThisDay
The Deepdale Monster: National Sea Serpent Day
It was a story that in the winter of 1942 would set the printed presses rolling from its beginnings in Orkney, south to Edinburgh and onwards to London.
Book Review: ‘Winkle, The Extraordinary Life of Britain’s Greatest Pilot’
“In 1937, after his acceptance to study languages at Edinburgh University, Eric raised funds for his studies as a Speedway rider. His speciality was riding the Wall of Death carrying a full-grown lion, and when the RSPCA put a stop to it, he complained that nobody had asked the lion for his opinion.”
#Hiroshima : #OnThisDay
On 6th of August 1945 the USA detonated an atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima
Remains of Australian WW2 Soldiers Uncovered at Templeton’s Crossing
The human remains recently recovered by specialists working with the UWC-A unit between June and July 2023, representing 15 soldiers, will now undergo forensic examination and identification processes, before being respectfully laid to rest at Bomana War Cemetery. There are close to 25,000 Australian soldiers with no known grave from the wars of the 20th century.
Refuelling the Royal Navy: Worthington-Simpson Pumps
Worthington Simpson was one of the great engineering companies of that era, providing mainly pumping machinery.
A Time To Remember: Norwegian Constitution Day, Orkney
There are graves in St Olaf’s Cemetery, Kirkwall, of Norwegians who died in World War Two fighting for the independence of Norway which had been invaded by Nazi Germany.
Walking Orkney: Stromness, Ness to Warbeth
This short easy walk takes you along the beautiful shoreline of Stromness.
When the Barriers Closed & the Ferry Stopped
“The islanders complain they are now totally cut off. Before the war the islanders could rely on a regular two vessel service, but this was withdrawn when the barrier was opened.” – Sunday Post 08.02.1948
Book Review: ‘Hopeful Hearts for the Wrens’
‘Hopeful Hearts for the Wrens’ by Vicki Beeby, is a light romantic novel set in Orkney and guaranteed to take your mind away from the cares of every day.
