STROMNESS SHOPPING WEEK / ORKNEY THROUGH THE AGES / FINSTOWN FANCY DRESS PARADE / KIRKWALL WELCOMES THE QUEEN

Discover the joys of the Stromness Shopping Week as we enjoy a fancy dress parade through the bustling town, plus the Queen’s visit to Kirkwall in 1960.

1960 | col | silent

From this week's theme: Orkney

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