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Fisherman in a boat, Southwold, Suffolk
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Fisherman in a boat, Southwold, Suffolk
Fisherman Jimmy Peck standing inside a boat on the beach at Southwold, Suffolk, September 1907. Date: 1907
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Anglia Auerbach Fisherman Fishermen Peck Pipe Sail Sails Sand Sandy Southwold Suffolk 1907
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the daily life of a fisherman at work on the shores of Southwold, Suffolk in September 1907. The man, identified as Jimmy Peck, stands inside his small boat on the sandy beach, surrounded by the ebb and flow of the tide. The boat, with its single sail raised, is a testament to the simple yet effective design of traditional fishing vessels. Jimmy wears a tall, peaked hat to protect himself from the sun and the elements, and a pipe clenched between his teeth adds a sense of quiet determination to his demeanor. The scene is quintessentially Edwardian, with the seaside town of Southwold in the background, its colorful houses and church spire rising above the dunes. The coastline of East Anglia has long been a center of fishing industry, and the men who worked the sea were an integral part of the community. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a moment frozen in time that speaks to the hard work, resilience, and connection to the land and sea that defined the lives of fishermen like Jimmy Peck. The photograph, taken in 1907, is a poignant reminder of the rich maritime history of Southwold and the surrounding area. It invites us to reflect on the changing nature of work, the passage of time, and the enduring allure of the sea.
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