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"The Lowestoft Herring Fishery" - drawn by E. Duncan, 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Lowestoft Herring Fishery" - drawn by E. Duncan, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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"The Lowestoft Herring Fishery" - drawn by E. Duncan, 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Lowestoft Herring Fishery" - drawn by E. Duncan, 1854. Creator: Unknown
"The Lowestoft Herring Fishery" - drawn by E. Duncan, 1854. Fishing boats on the Norfolk coast, illustration to a sea shanty. "Who'll buy herrings Fresh and sound ? Who'll buy herrings By the pound ? By the pound - Or by the ton - Fine fresh herrings Every one! Who'll buy herrings Newly caught - Half a hundred For a groat ? Fresh, they're wholesome - Salted, fine - Good to breakfast, Or to dine ! Who'll buy herrings ? Here's to spare - Frugal dainties, Poor men's fare - Thanks to Heaven, For bounties free, Thanks for herrings In the sea!" From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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The Lowestoft Herring Fishery,
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an evocative 1854 drawing by E. Duncan, captures the bustling activity of the coastal town of Lowestoft in Suffolk, England, during the height of the herring fishing season. The black and white image, published in the Illustrated London News, depicts a multitude of fishing boats of various sizes and shapes, anchored along the shoreline. Horses and their handlers stand ready to transport the freshly caught herring to market. The scene is set against the backdrop of a vast expanse of water, dotted with other boats and the distant outline of the coast. The drawing accompanies the lyrics of a traditional sea shanty, "Who'll buy herrings," which celebrates the abundance and value of the fish. The poem extols the virtues of herrings as a wholesome food source, suitable for both breakfast and dinner, and praises their affordability for the working class. The shanty's chorus, sung in unison by the fishermen, expresses gratitude for the bounty of the sea and the livelihood it provides. The Lowestoft Herring Fishery was a significant industry in the region, with the town renowned for its large herring shoals. The drawing offers a glimpse into the daily life of the fisherfolk and their reliance on the sea for sustenance and income. The image and the accompanying shanty serve as a testament to the rich maritime heritage of Lowestoft and the essential role that fishing played in the lives of the people of the time.
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