Albert Wharf, Lerwick

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Albert Wharf, Lerwick
Lantern slide made of glass with metal frame

Donated by Mr Robert Ferguson in 1975
Museum number 1975-2-4-44

This lantern slide shows Albert Wharf and the harbour area of Lerwick in Shetland. There are a couple of the distinctive Shetland open boats in the foreground, with their typical curved prows. There are a number of barrels on the wharf, possibly oil barrels or herring barrels, whilr behind them the town rises to the Grand Hotel.