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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CZ6_eliza-fraser_Scotland.html
Eliza Fraser. . Home of Eliza Fraser Who in 1836 survived shipwreck on the Great Barrier Reef and capture by Aborigines to become a legendary figure in Australian history..
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CZ5_the-lieutenants-house_Scotland.html
The Lieutenant's House. . The Lieutenant's House This house was built by Lieutenant James Robertson RN, who commanded HMS Beresford at The Battle of Plattsburg in 1812..
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CZ4_stromness-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Scotland.html
Stromness War Memorial. . In Memory Of The Gallant Dead Who Gave Their Lives For Honour and Freedom In The European War 1914 — 1919 bnn Erected by The Inhabitants of the Town and Parish of Stromness Assisted by Natives of the Distr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CZ3_alexander-graham_Scotland.html
Alexander Graham. . Alexander Graham Died 16th April 1783. This fountain is erected to perpetuate the memory of Alexander Graham, a native of this town, who, during the years 1743 - 1758, at great pecuniary sacrifice to himself, fought the Royal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CZ2_warehouse_Scotland.html
Warehouse. . Warehouse Built in 1780s originally for American rice trade during the 7 years war.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CXI_dr-john-rae_Scotland.html
Dr John Rae was born in Orkney at the Hall of Clestrain. He became an explorer with the Hudson's bay Company, learning from the native people how Timothy survive in the Canadian Arctic. He led three of the four expeditions in which he took part, t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CXH_fitzroy-fisheries-barometer_Scotland.html
Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer. . Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer Vice Admiral Robert Fitzroy RN (5 July 1805 — 20 April 1865). In 1857 Admiral Robert Fitzroy, designed the robust and simple 'Fishery Barometer' and devised a system whereby such …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CXG_alexander-graham_Scotland.html
Alexander Graham. . Alexander Graham led local merchants to oppose their tax liability to the Royal Burgh of Kirkwall. Stromness became an independent burgh as a result..
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CXF_rnli-lifeboat-station_Scotland.html
RNLI Lifeboat Station. . Former RNLI Lifeboat Station 1901 - 2001 Orkney's First Lifeboat 'Saltaire' was stationed in Stromness at Ness in 1867.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CXE_the-haven_Scotland.html
The Haven. . The Haven Agents Of The Hudson's Bay Company Operated From This House, And Signed Many Orcadians Into Company Service.
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