Black and white photograph of a pillow fight at Tiree Sports.
Pillow fight between John Campbell (Iain Iain Bhain) and Neil Brownlie of Barrapol on the right at a Tiree Sports Day probably in the 1930s or 1940s. (Original in Filing Cabinet 8 drawer1)
Photocopy of a Souvenir Programme for the 33rd Annual Gathering of the Tiree Association in 1934.
Pprogramme for the 33rd Annual Gathering of the Tiree Association held on 16/11/1934.
Cardboard egg box. Brown cardboard lidded eggbox, 242 x 190 x 73 mm, printed with `eggs with care` and lines for sender and addressee, containing corrugated cardboard insert for one dozen eggs.
Every Tiree croft had its chickens in the old days and eggs were a useful way to buy things from the shops if you had no money. In the Second World War, the airmen on Tiree were nicknamed the Royal Egg Force because of their fondness for them.
Small hardback bible.
New testament commemorating the coronation of George VI in 1937.
Card with Tiree Association constitution and rules.
Card giving the Tiree Association constitution, rules and subscriptions for annual and life membership.
Hardback book `Domhnall Ruadh Choruna`.
Songs and poems by Domhnall Domhnallach.
Book `Scotland`s Highlands and Islands` by David Turnock.
One of series of books about problem regions of Europe.
Pottery candlestick sold as a souvenir from Tiree.
Pottery candlestick with cream, brown and green glaze and the words `From Tiree – Dinna burn the caun`le at baith ends`. Stamped on underside with `Longpark Torquay`.
Bar of unused monkey brand soap in its original wrapper. A mixture of soap and pumice, it was used for scouring and to remove problem stains.
Copy of newspaper article about long service medals awarded to the Coarstguard on Tiree.
Article about the coastguard on Tiree.
