Cockles Collection

Gathering cockles, Benbecula, Scotland
Women gathering cockles on the island of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date: late 19th century

Cockle gathering at Penclawdd 1857
Eight miles from Swansea on the Loughor river, women gathering and preparing cockles for market. Date: 1857

Swansea Milk-Seller, Swansea Market Woman and Swansea Cockle-Seller, from The
BAL127806 Swansea Milk-Seller, Swansea Market Woman and Swansea Cockle-Seller, from The Illustrated London News, 22nd October 1881 (engraving) by English School

Engraving depicting cockles, a small, edible, marine bivalve mollusc, 19th century
5309015 Engraving depicting cockles, a small, edible, marine bivalve mollusc, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting cockles, a small, edible, marine bivalve mollusc)

Advertisement for Cockle's Anti Bilious Pills
5311749 Advertisement for Cockle's Anti Bilious Pills; (add.info.: Advertisement for Cockle's Anti Bilious Pills. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fishberry (colour litho)
3117037 Fishberry (colour litho); (add.info.: Anamirta paniculata, Anamirta cocculus Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30. Detail from a larger artwork

Shops on the seafront in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. 3rd August 1954

Restaurant serving a plateau de fruits de mer, Le Panier de Marseille, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Leigh on Sea Cockling Shed Victorian period

A Winters Walk in Carrick and Galloway, by Robert Louis Stevenson (litho)
1605506 A Winters Walk in Carrick and Galloway, by Robert Louis Stevenson (litho) by Macbeth-Raeburn, Henry (1860-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Winters Walk in Carrick and Galloway)

Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828 / 30
Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five (Shiohi goban no uchi), c. 1828/30

Edible shellfish in British waters (colour litho)
3630235 Edible shellfish in British waters (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible shellfish in British waters)

Science Jottings (engraving)
1596838 Science Jottings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science Jottings. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 November 1890)

Welsh Cocklewoman, 1888 (oil on canvas)
NWP171288 Welsh Cocklewoman, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Mullock, James Flewitt (1818-92); 46x35.5 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; eNewport Museum and Art Gallery; English

Gathering Cockles and Winkles on the Essex Coast (engraving)
1603151 Gathering Cockles and Winkles on the Essex Coast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering Cockles and Winkles on the Essex Coast)

Penclawdd and its Cockle-Gatherers (engraving)
2785776 Penclawdd and its Cockle-Gatherers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penclawdd and its Cockle-Gatherers)

Fishermen cockling below Conwy Castle. Conwy, Wales, March 1953 D1229-001

Cockle fishing boats moored in an estuary near the east coast of England. 1963

Cockling boats tied up on a river estuary in England circa 1950s

Cockling scene on the coast in England circa 1950s

Game of Hot-cockles
A popular family game at Christmas, person blindfolded, knelt down with their head in someones lap, while guessing who was hitting them from behind! This was an early form of Blind Mans Buff

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Bronze statue of Molly Malone with her fishmonger wheelbarrow in Grafton Street

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Bronze statue of Molly Malone with her fishmonger wheelbarrow in Grafton Street

Purbeck BH20 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Purbeck BH20 5

Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 3
Flookborough shrimp fisherman Bob Dickinson riddles sand from freshly caught cockles he has just dug from the sand in Morecambe Bay, Cumbria Date: 1993

Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 4
Flookborough shrimp fisherman Bob Dickinson riddles sand from freshly caught cockles he has just dug from the sand in Morecambe Bay, Cumbria Date: 1993

Breadwinners, c1904, (c1930). Creator: Robert McGregor
Breadwinners, c1904, (c1930). Fisherwomen on a beach, wearing clogs, and carrying baskets for gathering shellfish. Painting in the Glasgow Museums Service collection, Glasgow, Scotland

Common / Edible cockle (Cerastoderma / Cardium edule) shells on beach, Belgium

Common Cockle Shells - on beach in Coto Donana National Park, Andalucia, South Spain
USH-3930 Common Cockle Shells - on beach in Coto Donana National Park Andalucia, South Spain Cerastoderma edula Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coastal wildlife, artwork C016 / 7191
Coastal wildlife. Computer artwork showing the varying forms of wildlife found at different depths on a gently sloping Mediterranean coast, with an inset showing sand-dwelling life (lower right)

Llangwm cockle woman, Haverfordwest, South Wales
An elderly cockle woman from the coastal village of Llangwm rests outside St Marys Church in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. She is on her way to the Portfield area of the town

Common Cockle Shells - on beach in Coto Donana National Park, Andalucia, South Spain
USH-3929 Common Cockle Shells - on beach in Coto Donana National Park Andalucia, South Spain Cerastoderma edula Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Woman selling cockles in Scotland, c. 1830
Woman selling cockles in Scotland to two boys, c.1830 Date: C.1830

Caricature of Frederick Burnaby, traveller and army officer
Caricature of Frederick Gustavus Burnaby (1842-1885), traveller and British army officer. He stood as a Tory candidate for Birmingham in the 1880 General Election, but was unsuccessful. 1880

Japan, Two children digging for shellfish, low tide riverbed
Japan - Two children digging for shellfish on a low tide riverbed. Both hold small picks/shovels suited for this purpose. Date: 1906

Gathering Cockles and Winkles on the Essex Coast, Uk

Georges Bar Shell Fish Fresh Daily A queue of people wait to be served but a woman who has just received her order doesn t seem too impressed with the taste. 1950s

Picture No. 10900982
Common Cockle and Razor Shells (Ensis siliqua) (Cerastoderma edule) Date:

Cockles

Great Britain, Scotland, Argyll, Cairndow, fresh crab, lobster, oysters in shell halves, cockles and mussels, served on bed of ice in metal dish

France, fresh cockles, close up

Shell specimens, 18th century C013 / 7815
Shell specimens. 18th-century artwork of sixteen sea shell specimens. The first two are scallop shells, with most of the others being cockle shells

Corn Cockle - meadow - Cornwall - UK
DAC-82 Corn Cockle - meadow Cornwall - UK Agrostemma githago David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Licensed cockle pickers unloading bags after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Licensed cockle pickers unloading from boat after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Licensed cockle picker unloading and weighing cockles after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Licensed cockle pickers with quad bike in inflatable boat, unloading after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

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"Cockles: A Delicacy from the Shores of Scotland to the Streets of Swansea" From the picturesque shores of Benbecula, Scotland, to the bustling markets of Penclawdd in 1857, cockle gathering has been a timeless tradition. The vibrant scenes depict Swansea Milk-Sellers, Market Women, and Cockle-Sellers engaging in lively trade at Swansea Market. In Leigh-on-Sea during the Victorian period, cockling sheds stood as testament to the industry's significance. These sheds were a hub for processing and preparing these delectable shellfish for consumption. Across borders in Marseille, France, Le Panier de Marseille restaurant serves up mouthwatering plateau de fruits de mer featuring succulent cockles among other seafood delights. Meanwhile, Southend-on-Sea's seafront shops have long catered to visitors seeking seaside pleasures since August 3rd, 1954. The allure extends beyond commerce; it captivated renowned author Robert Louis Stevenson during his winter walks through Carrick and Galloway. His lithograph captures the serene beauty found amidst nature's bounty. Artistic renderings also celebrate low tide at Susaki with "A Set of Five" prints dating back to c. 1828/30. These evocative images transport viewers into an era where coastal life revolved around harvesting these edible treasures. Scientific illustrations further highlight British waters' rich diversity by showcasing various edible shellfish species that include our beloved cockles—a true feast for both eyes and palate alike. Welsh Cocklewoman immortalized on canvas in 1888 stands as a tribute to hardworking individuals who dedicated their lives to this cherished profession—keeping traditions alive while providing sustenance for many. Finally, an engraving depicting "Gathering Cockles and Winkles on the Essex Coast" showcases communal efforts along England's coastline—an enduring practice that connects communities with nature's abundance.