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Stromness at WarApril - September 2011 Introduction
When war was declared on the 3rd September 1939 Stromness found itself thrust into the heart of the storm. Soon it seemed that everyone in the streets was wearing a uniform and hotels and private houses were commandeered to house this new influx of military personnel. Stromness was the first port of call for troops arriving in Orkney, which made it a target for the Luftwaffe. The entire defences for Orkney, including the vital naval base at Scapa Flow, were co-ordinated from Stromness. Stars of screen and theatre performed at the newley built Garrison Theatre; many having endured a rough crossing of the Pentland Firth before stepping ashore in Stromness. This exhibition looks at life in wartime Stromness, using first hand accounts where available.
Sponsored by the Scapa Flow Landscape Partnership
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 News Headlines Volunteer's needed! Stromness Museum will be in the Blue Door in the last week of February 2013 and are in need of volunteers. If you could do a shift plewase contact the museum and leave your details John Rae 200 Conference Announcement and Call for Papers. Stromness Museum is planning a conference to Celebrate the bi-centenary of Dr John Rae from 28 - 30 September 2013. Summer Exhibition: "From the ends of the earth: Sailors' souvenirs from distant lands" |
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