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Catching Sprats / Bridport
A good haul Catching sprats, West Bay, Bridport
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Baskets Bridport Catching Fishermen Good Nets Pulling Sprats
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 15.2cm (9.3" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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A Good Haul of Sprats: Catching the Elusive School Fish of West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, England, 1905" This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the rich maritime history of Bridport, a quaint coastal town nestled in the west of Dorset, England. The image, taken in 1905, depicts a group of local fishermen, their faces etched with determination and the marks of a hard day's work, as they pull in their nets filled with a bountiful catch of sprats. The pristine, sandy beach of West Bay stretches out behind them, dotted with the remnants of their simple fishing equipment - baskets and nets - as they prepare to sort through their catch. The clear, turquoise waters of the English Channel gently lap at the shore, reflecting the vibrant, sunlit sky above. Sprats, a small, schooling fish, were a staple food source for coastal communities in the UK, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their small size and abundance made them an accessible and plentiful catch for local fishermen, who would often sell their catches to nearby markets or use them to feed their own families. The scene in this photograph is one of communal effort and the simple joys of a day spent at the beach, working together to provide for their community. The sense of history and tradition is palpable, as the fishermen continue the age-old practice of catching sprats off the shores of Bridport. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the rich, interconnected history of fishing, community, and the natural world, all playing out on the shores of West Bay, Bridport.
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