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Sale of Herrings, on the Quay, Great Yarmouth, 1856. Creator: Walter Ray Woods
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Sale of Herrings, on the Quay, Great Yarmouth, 1856. Creator: Walter Ray Woods
Sale of Herrings, on the Quay, Great Yarmouth, 1856. Selling fish in East Anglia:..the boats go southward as far as the mouth of the Thames and the South Foreland. Herrings also frequent a part opposite Yarmouth called the Head; and a place known....as the Brown Bank, on the Dutch coast. There is also a smaller sort of herring caught at Yarmouth, by boats nearer the shore; they are of good quality, and are called "long shores, " or "alongshore herrings." When the fishery is near home, great numbers of boats depart from the shore at sunset to set their nets, returning in the morning to dispose of their cargoes. The beach at such times presents a very picturesque appearance, and when, seen from the platform of the Jetty, from which a view of the whole business of the herring-boats may be commanded, exhibits a scene of an exceedingly animated and bustling description'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Walter Ray Woods' captivating photograph, "Sale of Herrings, on the Quay, Great Yarmouth, 1856," transports us back in time to the bustling East Anglian fishing community of Great Yarmouth during the mid-19th century. The image showcases the vibrant sale of herring fish on the quay, with vendors and buyers engaged in lively negotiations over catches fresh from the sea. The boats in the background, with their colorful sails and nets, add to the scene's picturesque charm. Herring fishing was a significant industry in Great Yarmouth, with boats traveling as far south as the mouth of the Thames and the South Foreland, as well as the Head and the Brown Bank on the Dutch coast. The smaller "long shores" or "alongshore herrings" were also caught nearer the shore and were of good quality. The fishery was a daily event, with boats departing from the shore at sunset to set their nets and returning in the morning to sell their catches. The beach during these times presented a scene of great animation and bustling activity. From the platform of the Jetty, one could command a view of the entire business of the herring-boats, creating an exceedingly lively and animated description. Woods' photograph masterfully captures the energy and vitality of this thriving fishing community, offering a glimpse into the past that remains as captivating today as it was over a century ago.
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