J. W. Robertson

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Up Helly-Aa Bill from 1906
Up Helly-Aa Bill from 1906

John W. Robertson was the 1906 Guizer Jarl for the Lerwick Up Helly-Aa, the first with this title, and the first to wear the (now) traditional Viking dress. Previously the leader of the event was called 'Worthy Chief Guizer'.

A selection of 1906 Squads can be viewed here

See Also

Guizer Jarls By Year (Lerwick)

replica of Vicory made by local carpenters for the 1906 Up Helly-Aa
replica of Vicory made by local carpenters for the 1906 Up Helly-Aa
Burning Galley, assumed to be ca. 1906
Burning Galley, assumed to be ca. 1906
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