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Antique Framed Print : Cockle Sheds, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
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Cockle Sheds, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Cockle Sheds, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1900s
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Media ID 14193559
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Cockle Essex Leigh Sheds Southend
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23cm (14.6" x 9.1")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, transporting us back in time to the 1900s and the charming coastal town of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, England. The image showcases a row of traditional cockle sheds, their weathered wood and rusted metal frames reflecting the harsh yet beautiful environment of the shoreline. Cockle fishing was once a thriving industry in this area, with local fishermen harvesting the edible cockles from the mudflats at low tide, using rakes and winnows to separate the shellfish from the sand. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of the colorful boats moored nearby, their masts and sails adding a sense of movement and dynamism to the otherwise static image. The sky above is a mix of moody greys and blues, hinting at the unpredictable weather that the fishermen would have faced as they went about their daily work. Despite the passage of time, the memory of the cockle sheds and the community that once thrived around them continues to resonate with locals and visitors alike. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of Leigh-on-Sea and the important role that the sea and its resources have played in shaping the town's identity.
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