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All the girls (Curers) are idle, still few herring come in
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All the girls (Curers) are idle, still few herring come in
All the girls (Curers) are idle, still few herring come in, but they have to be on duty - standing by as it were - from 8am to 5pm in case herring come in. For that reason they cannot take on other jobs so the days are spent in idleness - just knitting, walking about and so on. Scotch curers - all on duty with nothing to do just walking about until 5 p.m. on the Quayside at Yarmouth, Norfolk. 26th October 1947
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
England
Media ID 21692075
© Mirrorpix
Coastal Fishing Great Yarmouth Herring Norfolk Quayside Rural Scenes Seaside Yarmouth
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This photo print, titled "All the girls (Curers) are idle, still few herring come in" takes us back to a moment frozen in time. It transports us to the Quayside at Yarmouth, Norfolk on a brisk October day in 1947. In this snapshot of coastal life, we witness a unique paradox. The women known as curers stand dutifully by from 8am to 5pm, awaiting the arrival of herring that may never come. Their commitment to their work is unwavering; they cannot take on other jobs due to this unpredictable duty. As a result, their days are filled with idleness - knitting needles clicking together and aimless walks along the seaside. The image captures these Scotch curers strolling about with purpose but without direction until their shift ends at 5 p. m. Their presence paints an intriguing picture against the backdrop of rural scenes and fishing industry activity. Through this photograph's lens, we glimpse into a world where time seems suspended between anticipation and monotony. We can almost hear the distant seagulls' calls mingling with laughter shared among these resilient women who find solace amidst uncertainty. As we admire this remarkable piece from Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection, let it serve as a reminder of both the resilience and quiet strength found within communities shaped by industry and tradition.
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