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Photograph by Thomas Kent 

 ORCADIAX WOMEN WHEELING DRIED PEAT EOR FUEL 



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There are practically no trees on the Shetland Islands; therefore no wood for fuel. As 

 in Ireland, peal is used as a substitute. It burns with considerable smoke and little flame, 

 bul gives much heat. 



