Herring Collection (page 3)

Fish Girls, Lowestof

Port St Mary Gutting Herring Isle of Man

Herring boats off Peterhead, Scotland, Victorian period

Herring boats off Aberdeen, Scotland, Victorian period

Stornoway Isle of Lewis Gutting Herring early 1900s

Stonehaven Harbour

Grimsby Docks

Fishing boats, Blyth Northumberland early 1900's

Fish girls, North Shields early 1900's

North Shields Landing the Herring early 1900s

North Shields Fish Wives early 1900s

Portrait of a Scottish fisher girl, Victorian period

Fisher girls, Scarborough, Victorian period

Wick, Scotland, Victorian period

Wick Harbour Scotland Victorian period

Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Victorian period

Castlebay, Isle of Barra, herring fishermen, Victorian period

Castlebay Isle of Barra fishermen Victorian period

Fish girls gutting herring in Stornoway, Victorian period

Herring gutters Stornoway Isle of Lewis Victorian period

Gutting herring, Port St. Mary, Isle of Man, early 1900s

Port St. Mary Isle of Man gutting herring early 1900s

Yarmouth Herring Fishery, Drying the Herrings Date: 1854

Yarmouth Herring Fishery, Washing the Herrings Date: 1854

Waiting For Herring, St. Ives
An oil painting of a man, sat in the back of a green cart, drawn by a horse, waiting for herring in St. Ives, in Cornwall. Date: circa 1918

French Herring Fleet
A group of civilians watching in Boulogne watching the French herring fleet go out to sea. Traditional working-class fisherman village folk are seen here

The Last Load, Bringing the Harvest Home

Herring fishing boats coming into harbour, Wick Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Herring fishing boats coming into harbour at Wick Scotland

Woman Selling Herrings, 1675-80 (oil on panel)
7411434 Woman Selling Herrings, 1675-80 (oil on panel) by Schalken or Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); 19--15.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Godfried Schalcken)

Herring Seller; Heringsverkaufer, 1925 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
656563 Herring Seller; Heringsverkaufer, 1925 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Hell, Johan van (1889-1952); 49.5x43.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Herring Seller; Heringsverkaufer)

Mackerel and Herring. Plate from "Fauna of the doctors or history of animals and their products", 1825
JEB4831326 Mackerel and Herring. Plate from " Fauna of the doctors or history of animals and their products", 1825 by Cloquet, Hippolyte (1787-1840); © Jean Bernard

Ben Herring Leicester Tigers Rufc Worcester Warriors V Leicester Tigers Sixways Stadium, Worcester, England 20 September 2008 Date: 20 September 2008

Page from The Little Folks Picture Natural History, c 1900 (chromolitho)
7182918 Page from The Little Folks Picture Natural History, c 1900 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hareng; Herring; Haring (engraving)
7196318 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hareng; Herring; Haring (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hareng; Herring; Haring)

European Herring Gull ~ preening on beach ~ Dune Island, Helgoland, Germany
European Herring Gull - preening on beach - Dune Island, Helgoland, Germany. European Herring Gull - preening on beach - Dune Island, Helgoland, Germany

Still Life with Pamphlets a Violin, Flute, Food and Pamphlets, 1655 (oil on canvas)
6620724 Still Life with Pamphlets a Violin, Flute, Food and Pamphlets, 1655 (oil on canvas) by Leemans, Antonius (1631-73); 78A--72 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Herring Net, 1885. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Herring Net, 1885. Two fishermen in a small wooden boat in rough seas

The First of the Herring, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The First of the Herring, 1887. A work made of photoetching, pl. xxvii from the album " wild life on a tidal water: the adventures of a house-boat and her crew" (1890); edition 270/500

Herring fishing: raising the net on the boat. End of the 19th century
GIA4758876 Herring fishing: raising the net on the boat. End of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herring fishing: raising the net on the boat)

Herring fishermen from the Atlas of Jansson Janssonius, 1634 Amsterdam
GIA4754394 Herring fishermen from the Atlas of Jansson Janssonius, 1634 Amsterdam by Janssonius, Jan (1588-1664); Private Collection; (add.info)

Still life with Herring, Pot, Jug and Measure, 1908 (oil on canvas)
650786 Still life with Herring, Pot, Jug and Measure, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Ramsey, Milne (1847-1915); 46.3x61.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Countess of Derbys Departure from Martindale Castle, 1842 (oil on canvas)
659851 The Countess of Derbys Departure from Martindale Castle, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 101.6x132 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Farmyard with Horses and Ponies, Berkshire, Saddlebacks, Alderney Shorthorn Cattle
652183 A Farmyard with Horses and Ponies, Berkshire, Saddlebacks, Alderney Shorthorn Cattle, Bantams, Mallard and Guinea Fowl, with a Country Mansion by a River in the Distance

Pharaohs Horses, 1848 (oil on canvas)
652114 Pharaohs Horses, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 78.8 diam cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pharaohs Horses. John Frederick Herring, Sr. (1795-1865)

Strange trading fish (coloured engraving)
997418 Strange trading fish (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Queen Wilhelminas Accession, the Fete at Scheveningen (engraving)
1063767 Queen Wilhelminas Accession, the Fete at Scheveningen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Wilhelminas Accession, the Fete at Scheveningen)

Vue d Amsterdam No. 10. De Haringspakkerstoren. La Tour dite aux Harengs
1121990 Vue d Amsterdam No.10. De Haringspakkerstoren. La Tour dite aux Harengs, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

Factories in Scania (Southern Sweden) (chromolitho)
735199 Factories in Scania (Southern Sweden) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Factories in Scania (Southern Sweden)

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"Herring: A Tale of the Sea and Tradition" From the bustling Scotch Fishwives at work in Eyemouth to the Herring Drifters off the Fishing Grounds in Lowestoft, Suffolk, it has long been intertwined with coastal communities. The sight Boats landing their catch in Whitby, North Yorkshire, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of fishermen. In 1875, Wick harbour was alive with activity during the herring season as boats came and went, bringing prosperity to the town. The image of Charlie Mann, Coxswain of the Aldeburgh lifeboat proudly displaying his haul of herrings showcases both bravery and sustenance. John Grierson's iconic film "Drifters" captured not only the physical labor but also the spirit of those who relied on herring for their livelihoods. Meanwhile, across Europe in Bruges' Fish Market, smoked herring tantalized taste buds with its rich flavor. Amidst this maritime world lies an unexpected scene - an old farmer with his loyal dog amidst an orchard. It serves as a reminder that even inland communities were connected to this sea-faring trade through their love for herring. The curing process was an art mastered by Scotch lassies at Douglas on Isle of Man. Their skillful hands transformed fresh fish into delectable kippers that would delight palates near and far. Wick Harbour continued to be a hub for fishing activities throughout history; it witnessed countless seasons come and go while providing sustenance for many families along its shores. Nature too had its role to play as mixed flocks of winter gulls gathered at Walberswick Suffolk - Black Headed Gulls mingling with Herring Gulls alongside Common Gulls plus two Mallard Ducks added charm to this picturesque scene. However, not all stories are filled with joyous moments.