Canvas Print : Eeling in Kent / 1930S
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Eeling in Kent / 1930S
Eel spearers at work on the marshes at Reculver, Kent, England. By digging a pronged spear into the mud, skilled eel catchers catch as many as ten pounds of eels an hour. Date: 1930s
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Media ID 7136349
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Catch Catchers Catching Digging Eels Hour Marshes Pounds Reculver Skilled Spear
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print of 'Eeling in Kent / 1930s' from Media Storehouse. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the traditional eel-spearing technique used in the Kentish marshes during the 1930s. With skilled eel catchers digging deep into the mud to catch their ten-pound hauls, this evocative image offers a glimpse into a bygone era. Bring the nostalgic charm of this historic moment into your home or office space with our premium Canvas Prints, expertly printed on high-quality canvas for lasting beauty and vibrant colors."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Captivating Scene of Eeling in Kent, England during the 1930s: Eel Spearers at Work on the Marshes of Reculver This evocative photograph captures the essence of traditional eeling in Kent, England during the 1930s. The image showcases a group of skilled eel catchers, intently focused on their work as they dig their pronged spears into the rich, muddy marshes of Reculver. The marshes, located on the north coast of Kent, have long been renowned for their abundant eel populations. The eel catchers, dressed in raincoats and waders, are shown in a long, low stance, their bodies bent at the waist as they dig deep into the mud with their spears. Each spear is designed with a pronged tip, allowing the catchers to ensnare as many as ten pounds of eels per hour. The wriggly eels, once impaled on the spears, are carefully extracted from the mud and placed into baskets or creels. The scene is one of quiet determination and concentration, as the eel catchers work in unison to harvest the prized eels from their natural habitat. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the rhythms of the tides and the ebb and flow of the marshes dictated the daily lives of those who lived and worked in this unique environment. The photograph is a testament to the rich history of marine fishing in Kent and the importance of the eeling industry to the local community. With the passing of time, traditional eeling practices have largely been replaced by more modern methods, but this image serves as a reminder of the skill, dedication, and connection to the natural world that characterized the lives of the eel catchers of Reculver in the 1930s.
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