CROFTER'S LIFE IN SHETLAND, a

A cyclical year on a croft in the Shetland Isles with scenes of islanders at work on their crofts, fishing and celebrations during the "Up Helly Aa" festival.

1931 | bw | silent

From this week's theme: Shetland

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