This week's episode of the Saxa Vord podcast is all about local history through the eyes of people living in Shetland.
George Jamieson is an Unst resident and former head teacher of the Anderson High School in Lerwick, the largest school in the islands. Now retired, he recounts some memories of growing up in Unst, his school days during World War II and leaving the island to study and work. He has seen a lot of change over the years.
Emily and Bryden also interview Chris Dyer, archaeologist and military historian, who has made Shetland his home. He has a tremendous knowledge of historical sites in Shetland, including the headland at Lamba Ness, home to our launch site and to RAF Skaw during WWII.
Artwork © Rashik Saravanan – category runner up of a Space Art competition run by Shetland Space Centre in 2020
Music: Royal Air Force Music Services. UK Ministry of Defence © Crown copyright
