Herring Harvest, Yarmouth
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Herring Harvest, Yarmouth
Yarmouth - The Herring Harvest. The largest herring port in the country in 1921, with Scottish girls working at the fisheries in the autumn Date: 1921
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1921 Autumn Barrels Baskets Fisheries Fisherwomen Fishwives Harvest Herring Largest Shore Yarmouth
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of the Herring Harvest in Yarmouth, England, in the autumn of 1921. At the time, Yarmouth was the largest herring port in the country, attracting fisherfolk from all over Britain, including a significant number of Scottish women. The image shows a group of Scottish girls working at the fisheries, their faces set with determination and focus as they sort and pack the freshly caught herring. Dressed in layers to protect against the cold and damp, they move with purpose, their baskets and barrels at the ready. The shoreline behind them is dotted with boats, their sails furled and nets stacked, waiting to be loaded with the day's catch. The scene is one of hard work and community, with the women working together to ensure the herring are processed efficiently and effectively. The importance of the herring harvest to the local economy and to the livelihoods of the people of Yarmouth is evident in the intensity of their labor. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the fisherwives and fisherfolk who made their living from the sea. It is a reminder of the rich maritime history of Yarmouth and the vital role that the herring harvest played in the region's economy and culture.
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