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Fine Art Print : Barrels of fish being exported, Great Yarmouth, early 1900s
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Barrels of fish being exported, Great Yarmouth, early 1900s
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Media ID 32386070
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Barrels Docks Export Exported Herring Yarmouth
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this captivating Fine Art Print from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, available exclusively through Media Storehouse. This evocative image transports us to the early 1900s and the bustling port of Great Yarmouth, where barrels of freshly caught fish are being loaded onto ships for export. The intricate details of the wooden barrels, the ropes securing them, and the determined expressions of the workers bring the history of the fishing industry to life. Add this stunning print to your home or office to inspire a sense of adventure and nostalgia.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage print captures a bustling scene in Great Yarmouth during the early 1900s, as barrels of freshly caught fish are being prepared for export. The image showcases the thriving fishing industry of the time, with workers busy loading up ships destined for distant shores.
The sight of rows upon rows of wooden barrels filled with herring is a testament to the abundance of marine life off the coast of Great Yarmouth and the importance of this trade to the local economy. The intricate details captured in this photograph, from the Victorian-era clothing worn by workers to the old-fashioned lanterns illuminating their work, transport us back in time to an era when manual labor was at its peak.
The docks are alive with activity as ships come and go, carrying these precious cargo barrels across oceans to eager markets awaiting their arrival. This snapshot offers a glimpse into a world where hard work and dedication were essential for survival, and where every barrel represented not just food but also livelihoods.
As we admire this piece of history preserved through photography, we can't help but marvel at the sheer scale of operations required to sustain such an industry. The legacy left behind by those who worked tirelessly in Great Yarmouth's fishing trade lives on through images like these, reminding us of our connection to our past and our responsibility to preserve it for future generations.
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