Evolution of Lego Han Solo in Carbonite
17th September 2017 17:58We don’t need that scum (redux)
17:14
Minifigures
15:45
Haggs War Memorial
13:21
Falkirk South African War Memorial
15th September 2017 17:31
This Lego house comes with an electric vehicle
4th September 2017 09:27
(And a drone.)
Evie anti-torpedo netting
1st September 2017 16:23Piled up at the back of the beach at the Sands of Evie is a section of anti-torpedo netting. This is made up of interlocking rings of thick gauge galvanised wire, somewhat like chain mail.
Where it’s above the high water mark it’s still in good condition but where it’s regularly covered by the salt water it’s got a fair amount of surface rust.
The steel hawser that ran across the top is still clearly visible as are a number of joints with shackles attached, I assume this is where the floatation boys were attached.
South Ronaldsay War Memorial
13:49This is situated on the main road on the southern approach to St Margaret’s Hope.
To commemorate and honour the men of Sth Ronaldshay who fell in the Great War.
- The dates of the war are given as 1914-1919 on the ends of the surrounding wall.
WWII
The WWII names have been added to the side of the memorial following the style of the WWI panel.
Middle of the island
31st August 2017 12:37
Sanday War Memorial
30th August 2017 13:02This is situated at the crossroads in the middle of the island at Lady Village.
In grateful and ever loving remembrance of the men of Sanday who died in the service of their King and country in the Great War 1914 – 1919. Erected by the inhabitants of the island. “Their name liveth for evermore.”
- The Sanday Heritage Centre next to the memorial has a display giving more information about the memorial and the men commemorated on it.
- The memorial was dedicated on 17 June 1921 with a large crowd in attendance.
WWII
Three WWII names have been added to the base of the memorial following the style of the WWI panels.
