ERISKAY - A POEM OF REMOTE LIVES

An English-language documentary looking at the lives of a small crofting community on the isle of Eriskay, with music provided by the London Gaelic choir.

1935 | bw | sound

From this week's theme: Beagan Gaidhlig

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