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Scene with lobster pots at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
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Scene with lobster pots at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
Scene with lobster pots and rowing boats at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon.
circa 1970s
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Crate Fisherman Fishermen Lobster Posts Pots Rope Rowing Start Beesands
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This evocative photograph captures the quintessential charm of Beesands, a picturesque fishing village nestled along the rugged coastline of Start Bay in Devon, England. Dating back to the 1970s, the scene showcases a group of local fishermen, their weathered faces etched with the marks of a hardworking life spent on the sea. They are seen tending to their lobster pots, carefully lifting them from the wooden crates and sorting through the catch. The wooden lobster pots, with their distinctive red buoys bobbing on the surface, are a testament to the traditional fishing industry that has thrived in this community for generations. The rowing boats, moored along the pebbled shoreline, add to the idyllic setting. The men, dressed in their woolen jumpers and rubber boots, work in unison, their bodies moving in rhythm with the ebb and flow of the tide. The ropes and posts that crisscross the beach, used to secure the boats and mark the boundaries of the fishing grounds, add texture and depth to the image. The water, a deep, rich blue, reflects the clear, sunny sky above, creating a sense of tranquility and peace. The wooden boxes and crates, weathered by the elements, stand as a reminder of the simple yet enduring way of life that has defined this coastal community for centuries. The scene is one of hard work, camaraderie, and a deep connection to the land and sea that continues to draw visitors to Beesands and Start Bay to this day.
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