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One of the thousands of Scottish women that came to Great Yarmouth in the herring harvest
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One of the thousands of Scottish women that came to Great Yarmouth in the herring harvest
One of the thousands of Scottish women that came to Great Yarmouth in the herring harvest to pack and gut fish in the months of October and November. Date: November 1910
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and resilience of one of the thousands of Scottish women who traveled to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, in the autumn of 1910 to participate in the annual herring harvest. The months of October and November were a crucial time for the fishing industry in Great Yarmouth, and the women played an essential role in the processing of the herring catch. Dressed in aprons and wearing sturdy boots, these women worked long hours gutting and packing fish into barrels. The herring industry was a significant contributor to the economy of Great Yarmouth and the wider region, providing employment opportunities for many. Despite the challenging conditions, the women worked with a sense of purpose and camaraderie. The photograph shows the woman in the foreground intently focusing on her task, while her colleagues work in the background, their faces expressing a range of emotions from concentration to exhaustion. The herring harvest was a seasonal event, and the women would return to their homes in Scotland once the work was completed. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the important role women played in the fishing industry during this period and the hardships they endured to contribute to the food supply of Britain. The image is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into the lives of these unsung heroes of the fishing industry during the early 1900s.
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