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Group of fishermen, Mevagissey, Cornwall
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Group of fishermen, Mevagissey, Cornwall
Group of fishermen, Mevagissey, Cornwall - the " Parliament". Date: circa 1910s
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Chatting Cornish Fishermen Mevagissey Parliament Slope Washing
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This evocative photograph captures a group of fishermen from the quaint Cornish fishing village of Mevagissey, Cornwall, engaged in their daily routine during the Edwardian era, circa 1910s. The scene unfolds on the steep, cobbled slope leading down to the harbor, where the fishermen, dressed in their traditional woolen jerseys and breeches, sit on the steps of a weathered building, chatting and mending their nets. The simple, whitewashed structure, with its peaked roof and arched doorway, serves as a backdrop to the bustling activity. In the foreground, a young girl in a red dress and white apron leans over a line, intently watching as a small boy plays nearby. The children's innocent engagement in the simple pleasures of seaside life contrasts with the hard work and camaraderie of the men. The fishermen's focus is on the task at hand, their faces etched with the lines of experience and the determination that comes from a life spent at the mercy of the sea. The scene is a snapshot of the West Country's rich maritime heritage, where the rhythm of the tides and the ebb and flow of the fishing industry shaped the lives of the community. The Parliament, as the building was known, served as a gathering place for the fishermen, a testament to the importance of their collective efforts and the shared bond that came from their shared struggles and triumphs.
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