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A St Kildan fowling on the cliffs of Hirta the main Island in the St Kilda archipelago
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A St Kildan fowling on the cliffs of Hirta the main Island in the St Kilda archipelago
A St Kildan fowling on the cliffs of Hirta the main Island in the St Kilda archipelago. Islanders took gannets, fulmars and puffins for food, feathers and oil, some of which they consumed themselves, the rest going to pay the rent. May 26th 1923 Planman - - 17/08/2010
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Daily Record
Mirrorpix
Edinburgh
Scotland
Media ID 21607552
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In this print, we are transported back to the rugged cliffs of Hirta, the main island in the St Kilda archipelago. The year is 1923, and a St Kildan fowler stands proudly on the precipice, his gaze fixed upon the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean before him. With skilled precision and unwavering determination, he embarks on a perilous quest for sustenance. Armed with only a rod and his deep knowledge of these treacherous cliffs, he seeks out gannets, fulmars, and puffins - not merely for their meat but also for their feathers and oil. For generations past, these islanders have relied upon nature's bounty to survive. Every capture represents more than just food; it symbolizes their connection to this unforgiving landscape that both nurtures them and demands respect. As our eyes wander across this evocative image frozen in time, we can almost taste the salty sea air mingled with anticipation. We witness a delicate balance between man and bird as ancient traditions intertwine with survival instincts. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's resourcefulness in even the harshest environments. It encapsulates an era when every feather plucked or drop of oil collected held value beyond measure - not only sustaining lives but also serving as currency to pay rent on these remote shores. Through Memory Lane Prints' lens into history, we are granted glimpses into forgotten worlds where resilience was
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