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From Shetland Sailor to Vancouver Island Coal Miner
Gilbert Inkster left Shetland to sail in the merchant service, then jumped ship on Vancouver Island in 1888. Read more about his journey
Aug 26, 20245 min read


Peerie Peter's Bible
It’s Robbie Burns day, so to commemorate I thought I'd share the following story. My great-grandfather, Peter Inkster (1879-1958) of...
Jan 25, 20244 min read


Voices from the Past - Worldwide
We are excited to announce that Voices from the Past: Stories of North Roe by Karen Inkster Vance, is now available for purchase online...
Nov 8, 20231 min read


Shetland book launch
Thanks to the Shetland Library and the Shetland Family History Society for hosting my book launch and presentation for Voices from the...
Sep 9, 20231 min read


This is Lerwick
Today I gave an interview at BBC Radio Shetland to promote my upcoming book launch on Saturday, September 9 for Voices from the Past:...
Sep 6, 20231 min read


Voices from the Past now available
The 2nd edition of Voices from the Past: Stories of North Roe is now available for purchase from the UK (worldwide shipping)! You can...
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Voices from the Past is nearly here
After four years of research, writing, and revision, the 2nd edition of Voices from the Past: Stories of North Roe will finally be...
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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