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Scottish Fisher-Women in Great Yarmouth 1932
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Scottish Fisher-Women in Great Yarmouth 1932
Scottish fisher lassies who came to Great Yarmouth for the herring harvest, sharing their biscuits with the lucky crew of the Cornstalk. Date: October 1932
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1932 Aboard Anglian Fisher Fisheries Fishermans Fishermen Fisherwomen Fishery Fishwives Harvest Herring Herrings Norfolk Scotch Season Wives Yarmouth Cornstalk
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of camaraderie and shared warmth between Scottish fisher-wives on the Cornstalk, a herring fishing boat docked in Great Yarmouth harbor during the herring harvest of October 1932. The women, dressed in their traditional Scottish attire, have taken a break from their daily tasks to enjoy a simple pleasure - a plate of biscuits. Their faces are etched with the signs of hard work and determination, but also with the joy of community and the satisfaction of a job well done. The Scottish fisher-wives had traveled to Great Yarmouth in East Anglia, England, to support their fishermen husbands during the herring fishing season. The herring harvest was a vital industry for the Scottish economy and provided a crucial source of food for the British population. The women played an essential role in the fishing process, sorting and packing the herring for sale. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these women, who were an integral part of the fishing industry in Scotland and beyond. It also highlights the close-knit relationships that developed between the fisher-wives and the crews of the boats they worked on. The image is a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of working women in the 1930s and the importance of community and shared experiences in times of hardship.
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