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Framed Print : Herring Fishery on the East Coast 1902
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Herring Fishery on the East Coast 1902
Fishermen tightly packing the herring in wooden barrels with salt. Date: November 1902
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Media ID 23462802
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Anglian Barrels Fishermen Harvest Herring Herrings Norfolk Packing Process Putting Salt Salting Season Yarmouth 1902 Salted
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning framed print from the Mary Evans Picture Library, featuring "Herring Fishery on the East Coast 1902". Witness the historic scene of skilled fishermen meticulously packing herring into wooden barrels, preserved with salt, capturing the essence of a bygone era. This beautiful print is part of the Media Storehouse Framed Prints range, expertly framed to enhance and protect the image, adding a touch of history and character to your home or office decor.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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November 1902: A Scene from the Herring Fishery on the East Coast of England This evocative photograph captures a moment in the annual herring fishery on the East Coast of England, in the historic town of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. The image, taken in November 1902, shows a group of fishermen meticulously packing herring into wooden barrels, a process essential to the traditional method of salting the fish. The herring season was a significant event in the region's maritime community, with fishermen setting sail from ports like Great Yarmouth in search of the abundant shoals of herring that migrated to the North Sea each autumn. The fish were an essential food source for local communities and were also exported to other parts of the country and Europe. In the photograph, the fishermen work in unison, each man responsible for a specific task in the process. Some carefully scoop up the herring from the barrels, while others add layers of salt to the fish. The barrels are tightly packed, ensuring that every inch of space is utilized to preserve the herring for the long winter months. The scene is one of industry and collaboration, with the men working together to ensure a successful harvest. The air is filled with the pungent smell of salt and fish, a testament to the hard work and dedication of the fishermen. The wooden barrels, stacked high and ready to be transported to market, are a reminder of the importance of the herring fishery to the local economy and the community as a whole. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the sea provided a livelihood for many and the rhythm of the seasons shaped the lives of those who lived and worked along the East Coast of England.
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