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HMS Tern volunteer Nick has been working with vintage cameras, and this past week he captured stunning photographs around the… READ MORE
Today, we tend to overlook the radio, viewing it mainly as a convenient source of music and relaxation. With advances… READ MORE
The first German air raid on British territory during the Second World War occurred over Orkney on 17 October 1939.… READ MORE
Imagine sitting in the small cinema building at HMS Tern, with its curved corrugated iron roof arching overhead, eagerly waiting… READ MORE
HMS Tern truly stood at the forefront of innovation in the latter years of World War II. It was here… READ MORE
When you visit HMS Tern, you might not give much thought to the humble brick. However, consider the vast site,… READ MORE
Welcome to our first blog post from HMS Tern Living Museum, Orkney. The name is taken from the unofficial newsletter… READ MORE
HMS Tern is owned and managed by The Birsay Heritage Trust. The Birsay Heritage Trust is a non-profit-making organisation and is a Recognised Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, SCO 27642.
HMS Tern Bryameadow, Birsay, United Kingdom KW17 2JH.
Telephone +447904664 686 Email hmsternadmin@birsay.org.uk
A blog celebrating the achievements of HMS Tern Living Museum. HMS Tern is owned and managed by The Birsay Heritage Trust. The Birsay Heritage Trust is a non-profit-making organisation and is a Recognised Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, SCO 27642.
HMS Tern, Bryameadow, Birsay, United Kingdom KW17 2JH
T: +44 7904 664686
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