Postcard of Up Helly Aa with Runes
Postcard
Postcard of the burning of the galley at Lerwick's Up Helly Aa. On the reverse there are runes which appear to read 'Viking Prints', though the alphabet used is the older futhark.
Charles Tait Photographic Ltd
Shetland Souvenir Shop
Charles Tait Photographic Ltd
2016
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Up Helly Aa Website
Festivals
Official Website of the Up Helly Aa Festival in Shetland.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl, and culminates in the burning of a galley (an elaborate replica of a Viking ship). The Up Helly A exhibition is open year round, and features the Viking-themed costumes used in the history of the festival, as well as a galley, the public proclamations published before the festival each year, and paintings of the festivities. More information at http://www.uphellyaa.org/
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Up Helly Aa Committee
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Shields and Artwork from the Up Helly Aa Proclamation
Festivals
Each proclamation displayed publicly before the Up Helly Aa festival includes a painting, usually relating to the Viking heritage of Shetland. These are housed in the Up Helly Aa Exhibition.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl, and culminates in the burning of a galley (an elaborate replica of a Viking ship). The Up Helly A exhibition is open year round, and features the Viking-themed costumes used in the history of the festival, as well as a galley, the public proclamations published before the festival each year, and paintings of the festivities. More information at http://www.uphellyaa.org/
Up Helly Aa
Up Helly Aa Exhibition
The World-Tree Project
2016
Tom Birkett
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http://www.uphellyaa.org/
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Replica Shields from the Up Helly Aa Festival
Shields
Different shields designed for the Guizer Jarl in the Lerwick Up Helly Aa festival. They draw heavily on Norse artwork and imagery.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl, and culminates in the burning of a galley (an elaborate replica of a Viking ship). The Up Helly A exhibition is open year round, and features the Viking-themed costumes used in the history of the festival, as well as a galley, the public proclamations published before the festival each year, and paintings of the festivities. More information at http://www.uphellyaa.org/
Up Helly Aa
Up Helly Aa Exhibition
The World-Tree Project
2016
Tom Birkett
Image Public Domain
<a href="http://www.uphellyaa.org/" target="_blank">http://www.uphellyaa.org/</a>
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Jarl's suit, including helmet and shield, worn in the Up Helly A Festival
Costume
A Jarl is chosen every year to lead the Up Helly Aa Vikings, who lead the parade and burn the galley during the festivities. The elaborate costume includes a helmet with raven feathers, and a shield with a raven emblem.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl, and culminates in the burning of a galley (an elaborate replica of a Viking ship). The Up Helly A exhibition is open year round, and features the Viking-themed costumes used in the history of the festival, as well as a galley, the public proclamations published before the festival each year, and paintings of the festivities. More information at http://www.uphellyaa.org/
Up Helly Aa
Up Helly Aa Exhibition
The World-Tree Project
2016
Tom Birkett
Image Public Domain
http://www.uphellyaa.org/
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Still Image
http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/668
Scotland
Shetland
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Jarls' Costumes from the 2015 and 2016 Up Helly Aa Festival
Costumes
Costumes created for the Jarl (leader of the squad of Vikings in the procession that burns the galley). Each year the costume is different, usually drawing on a popular image of the Vikings.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl, and culminates in the burning of a galley (an elaborate replica of a Viking ship). The Up Helly A exhibition is open year round, and features the Viking-themed costumes used in the history of the festival, as well as a galley, the public proclamations published before the festival each year, and paintings of the festivities. More information at http://www.uphellyaa.org/
Up Helly Aa
The World-Tree Project
2016
Tom Birkett
Image Public Domain
http://www.uphellyaa.org/
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Still Image
http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/667
Scotland
Shetland
Modern
Replica Galley from the Up Helly Aa Exhibition
Viking Ship - Replica
Brightly painted replica galley with a dragon head on display in the Up Helly A' Exhibition in Lerwick, Shetland.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl, and culminates in the burning of a galley (an elaborate replica of a Viking ship). The Up Helly A exhibition is open year round, and features the Viking-themed costumes used in the history of the festival, as well as a galley, the public proclamations published before the festival each year, and paintings of the festivities. More information at http://www.uphellyaa.org/
Up Helly A'
The World-Tree Project
2016
Tom Birkett
Image Public Domain
<a href="http://www.uphellyaa.org/" target="_blank">http://www.uphellyaa.org/</a>
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/666
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Shetland
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The Up Helly Aa Proclamation, 2016
Festivals
Proclamation and Artwork produced for the 2016 Up Helly A', and on public display in Lerwick, Shetland. The proclamations typically poke fun at the establishment.
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl, and culminates in the burning of a galley (an elaborate replica of a Viking ship). The Up Helly A exhibition is open year round, and features the Viking-themed costumes used in the history of the festival, as well as a galley, the public proclamations published before the festival each year, and paintings of the festivities. More information at http://www.uphellyaa.org/
Up Helly A'
2016
Tom Birkett
Image Public Domain
<a href="http://www.uphellyaa.org/" target="_blank">http://www.uphellyaa.org/</a>
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English
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/665
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Sign for Up Helly Aa Exhibition, Lerwick, Shetland
Signs
The World-Tree Project
2016
Tom Birkett
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/664
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Up Helly Aa Galley Shed and Exhibition
Museum
The Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl, and culminates in the burning of a galley (an elaborate replica of a Viking ship). The Up Helly A exhibition is open year round, and features the Viking-themed costumes used in the history of the festival, as well as a galley, the public proclamations published before the festival each year, and paintings of the festivities. More information at <a href="http://www.uphellyaa.org/" target="_blank">http://www.uphellyaa.org/</a>
Up Helly A'
2016
Tom Birkett
(c) Up Helly A'. Image Public Domain.
http://www.uphellyaa.org/
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English
Still Image
http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/663
Scotland
Shetland
Modern