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Ernest Marwick

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Ernest Walker Marwick ( 1915- 1977) was an Orcadian writer noted for his writings on Orkney folklore and history. He was born in the Orkney parish of Evie.

From 1955 to 1960 he was on the staff of the Orkney Herald newspaper.

Ernest Marwick was a founder member of the Orkney Heritage Society.

His works include:

An Anthology of Orkney Verse (1949)
The Folklore of Orkney and Shetland (1975)