Wick from River

Wick from River

ID: QZP40_CARD_1689 DESCRIPTION: Postcard of Riverside at Wick. A Royal Burgh from 1589, the town of Wick has even more ancient origins, as shown by its name which comes from the Norse "Vic", the word for bay. It lies on the north east coast of Scotland 19 miles south of John o' Groats. The Wick Parish Church can also be clearly seen. PLACENAME: Wick OLD COUNTY/PARISH: CAITHNESS: Wick CREATOR (AV): J Valentine & Co. SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Highland Libraries' Postcard Collection Asset ID: 33611 KEYWORDS: