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Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth (colour photo)
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Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth (colour photo)
3104545 Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
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This vibrant color photo captures the bustling activity of fish sorting in Great Yarmouth. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image showcases a snapshot of life during that time period. In the foreground, women and girls can be seen diligently working, wearing headscarves as they sort through the day's catch. The scene is filled with barrels, buckets, and troughs used to handle and organize the fish. The hardworking fishermen are depicted in the background, their presence emphasized by fishing implements scattered around them. The postcard-like quality adds a touch of nostalgia to this glimpse into a traditional trade that was once vital to coastal communities like Great Yarmouth. The photograph not only highlights the labor-intensive nature of fishing but also offers insight into gender roles within this industry. While men are shown as active participants in line fishing, it is women who take charge when it comes to sorting and processing the catch. Overall, this image provides a window into a bygone era where manual labor and close-knit communities thrived along Britain's coastlines. It serves as a testament to both human resilience and our deep connection with nature's bountiful offerings.
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