Cockling Collection

Leigh on Sea Cockling Shed Victorian period

Grandad and grandaughter, Leigh on Sea

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

Cockling, Lancashire
Cockling on the beach, Lancashire

Cockles being harvested from Morecambe Bay in Lancashire, UK
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A cockling sing at Hest Bank on Morecambe Bay Lancashire UK
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Step back in time to the Victorian era of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, where a heartwarming tradition continues as a grandad and granddaughter work side by side in the historic cockling shed. Across the country in Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, the sun rises over the picturesque Flookburgh shores as local shrimp fishermen wade through the shallow waters, just as their ancestors did for generations. Amidst the gentle lapping of the waves, cockles are carefully harvested, their pearly shells glistening in the morning light. This timeless practice, passed down through the years, is a testament to the enduring connection between our communities and the sea.