Pilchards Collection

Tinned sardines in sunflower oil

The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall (engraving)
1047883 The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall)

Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) three adults, feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Towan Head, Newquay, Cornwall. 1900
A view of cliffs on the north side of Towan Head, looking east. The coastguard lookout, with flags flying, can be seen to the right. This is now the site of Newquay War Memorial

Jill Trounson at the Fly pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably 1921
Jill Trounson and her dog are seated on the steps of Fly pilchard cellar with the remains of Good Intent pilchard cellar beyond

Fish cellars, Port Quin, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1969
View of the remains of the pilchard cellars looking towards the south side of Port Quin. The line of brick niches were used for pressing poles. Houses are visible on the hillside behind

Fishing for Pilchards with a Steam Launch (engraving)
1057359 Fishing for Pilchards with a Steam Launch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing for Pilchards with a Steam Launch)

Study for Pilchards (b / c & w / c on paper)
473962 Study for Pilchards (b/c & w/c on paper) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 212.0x121.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Our Fishing Industries, Drift-Net Fishing for Pilchards off Cornwall (engraving)
1624390 Our Fishing Industries, Drift-Net Fishing for Pilchards off Cornwall (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries)

Our Fishing Industries, Pilchard Seining in Cornwall (engraving)
1624372 Our Fishing Industries, Pilchard Seining in Cornwall (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries, Pilchard Seining in Cornwall)

Our Fishing Industries: Drift-Net Fishing for Pilchards off Cornwall (engraving)
729300 Our Fishing Industries: Drift-Net Fishing for Pilchards off Cornwall (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries)

Our Fishing Industries: Pilchard Seining in Cornwall (engraving)
729302 Our Fishing Industries: Pilchard Seining in Cornwall (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries: Pilchard Seining in Cornwall)

A Cornish Pilchard Factory (engraving)
1592088 A Cornish Pilchard Factory (engraving) by Loudan, William Mouat (1868-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cornish Pilchard Factory)

How We Caught the Pilchards, 1895, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
How We Caught the Pilchards, 1895, (c1902). Cornish fishermen gathering in their catch. From The Nations Pictures. A selection from the finest modern paintings in the public picture galleries of

Harbour wall with cannon bollards, Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall. 1976
View of the harbour wall towards the sea and across the cove showing part of the village. A man and child are paddling in the water

Harbour wall, Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall. 1976
View along the stepped harbour wall towards the sea. Polkerris is on the west side of the Gribben promontory and on the east side of St Austell Bay

Freshly caught fish, including, from top to bottom, Sardines, Sea Bream, Sea Bass, Whitebait and Red Mullet, and a piece of Salt Cod, side view

Three Sardines, side view

Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) and Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) mixed flock, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St

Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) flock, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa, july

Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) adult, feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) adult, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) two adults, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) and Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) adults, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St

Shoal of sardines (family Clupeidae). The shoal is the dark blue mass that runs from bottom right to upper left. Photographed by Stradbroke Island, off the Queensland coast of Australia

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California Pilchard / Pacific Sardine - Pacific Ocean, Monterey, California
ROG-14180 California Pilchard / Pacific Sardine Pacific Ocean, Monterey, California, USA Sardinops sagax caerulea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Unloading the pilchard catch at St Ives, Cornwall
Fishermen unloading a catch of pilchards from their boats on the beach at St Ives, Cornwall. Men with horses and carts wait for a full load before setting off

Fishing for Pilchards, 1871
Engraving showing a group of fishermen, with rowing boat and steam launch, fishing for pilchards off the coast of Britain, 1871

Pyne - Fishermen (2)
FISHERMEN - From Great Yarmouth at work among the great shoals of herrings, mackerel, pilchards, whitings, sprats, salmon, cod, oysters, lobsters found in our waters

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"Pilchards: A Tale of Tradition and Abundance" Step back in time to the bustling Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ives, Cornwall, captured beautifully in an engraving. The sight of fishermen hauling in their nets filled with these silver treasures was a common occurrence. Tinned sardines, a delicacy enjoyed worldwide, owe their popularity to the humble pilchard. These small fish were carefully preserved and canned, providing sustenance for countless families. In the waters off Towan Head, Newquay, Cornwall in 1900, a magnificent spectacle unfolded as Long-beaked Common Dolphins feasted on a baitball school of small bait fish - including pilchards. Nature's dance played out before astonished onlookers. The importance to coastal communities is evident along the harbour wall at Polkerris, Tywardreath in 1976. This picturesque scene showcases not only fishing boats but also cannon bollards that once protected valuable catches from pirates and thieves. Jill Trounson stands proudly at the Fly pilchard cellar in Newquay during what is believed to be 1921. Her expertise ensured that these precious fish were prepared and stored meticulously for later consumption or exportation. Fish cellars stood as silent witnesses to centuries of hard work and dedication along Port Quin in St Endellion during 1969. These structures served as vital storage spaces where freshly caught they were processed before finding their way onto dinner tables far and wide. A glimpse into history reveals an engraving depicting fishermen using steam launches while fishing for pilchards. Their innovative methods helped sustain this thriving industry by increasing efficiency and productivity. An artist's study captures the essence of these shimmering creatures through black-and-white watercolor on paper. The intricate details showcase the beauty hidden within each individual pilchard swimming together harmoniously.