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Southwold, Suffolk - Scottish fisher girls at work
Southwold, Suffolk - Scottish fisher girls at work Date: circa 1910s
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of Scottish fisher girls at work in the quaint coastal town of Southwold, Suffolk during the 1910s. The image portrays a group of women, dressed in traditional Scottish attire, including head scarves and long skirts, as they go about their tasks at the bustling harbor. The women are seen working together, using a variety of tools and implements to process the day's catch. Buckets and barrels are filled with fish, while troughs are used to clean and sort the catches. The women's faces are etched with determination and focus, as they work efficiently to prepare the fish for market. Southwold, located on the North Sea coast of Suffolk, was a thriving fishing community in the early 1900s. The town's proximity to the Scottish border meant that many Scottish fishermen and their families settled there, bringing with them their unique traditions and ways of life. Fishing was a vital industry in Southwold, and the women played a crucial role in the process. Known as 'fish wives' or 'fishwives', they were responsible for sorting, cleaning, and preparing the fish for sale. Their hard work and dedication were essential to the success of the fishing industry and the livelihoods of the town's residents. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of these Scottish fisher girls and the important role they played in the fishing industry of Southwold during the 1910s.
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