Fishing Collection (page 9)

Coracle men - Carmarthen
Welsh Coracle men - Carmarthen, Wales. The Carmarthen coracle is of a rounder and deeper design, as it is used in tidal waters on the Tywi River, where there are no rapids. Date: 1905

Scotch lassies engaged in curing kippers at Douglas, on the Isle of Man September 1916 Fish where the fish are!

Langallos Street, Polperro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The hanging sign Joan the Wad refers to a lucky charm. Joan the Wad was Queen of the Pixies in Cornish Mythology. Photographer: Unknown

African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) fishing, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Oban harbour, Scotland
A fishing boat coming into the harbour at Oban, Argyll & Bute, Scotland

Wick Harbour
Wick harbour, Scotland, during the herring fishing Date: 1875

Fishing fleet, Ullapool, Loch Broom, Wester Ross, Scotland

Fishing boat overlooking the Sound of Eriskay from South Uist

Jetty, Lake Atitlan and Volcano San Pedro, dawn, Guatemala

Small boats by the quayside, Coverack, Cornwall, England, UK

Intha Fisherman, Shan state - Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma)

Wyre Dock, Fleetwood

Herne Bay early 1900s

Ramsgate Quayside Edwardian period

Fish packing shed, Grimsby, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Fishing boats, Grimsby Docks, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Life on a North Sea trawler -- fisherman at work on deck. Date: 1960s

Poster, Arcachon, France, a town for winter and summer, Chemins de Fer du Midi - casinos, beach, forest, hunting, fishing, regattas, races, pigeon shooting, golf. Date: circa 1895

A Mediterranean Port, 1892 (w/c on paper)
GLS314118 A Mediterranean Port, 1892 (w/c on paper) by Melville, Arthur (1855-1904); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Advertisement for the Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, producers of Whitstable Native Oysters, Whitstable
5996957 Advertisement for the Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, producers of Whitstable Native Oysters, Whitstable, Kent (litho) by English School

Fishing boat on the beach at Seaton, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

The Angler Who Caught Something by H. M. Bateman
An amateur angler causes consternation among more serious fishing enthusiasts by catching a miniscule minnow. Cartoon in The Tatler by H. M. Bateman whose pictures poked fun at polite society

Nuthall Temple, Nottinghamshire, 1869 (oil on wood)
3744283 Nuthall Temple, Nottinghamshire, 1869 (oil on wood) by Dawson, Alfred (fl.1860-94); 15.2x22.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info.: Nuthall Temple)

Wick harbour during the herring season, 1875
Wick harbour, Scotland, during the herring season, 1875. Date: 1875

Simple Simon went a fishing, For to catch a whale; All the water he had got
5212045 Simple Simon went a fishing, For to catch a whale; All the water he had got, Was in his mothers pail (coloured engraving) by English School

Family Picnic
WH49097 Family Picnic by Shakespeare, Percy (1906-43); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Fishing on the River Stort at Roydon Mill, 1925
Fishing on the River Stort at Roydon Mill near Harlow Essex in 1925

Bernard Venables seen here presenting prizes at the Daily Mirror Angling Contest Luncheon. August 1950

Sweden, Gotland Island, Hallshuk, fishing shacks

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) standing between the reeds, The Netherlands, Overijssel

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Rock Harbor, lobster shack

Sea Trout, Korsor, Denmark

Intha fisherman beat water, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar

Fishermen, Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Hotel Junks, Halong Bay, Vietnam

Thursday, 1880, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Thursday, 1880, (c1902). After a painting, also known as Tomorrow will be Friday, in the Tate Gallery, London. A group of Franciscans fishing, as they were forbidden to eat meat on Fridays

A Fishing Fleet, 1910. Artist: William Biscombe Gardner
A Fishing Fleet, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Quayside at Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Quayside at Lerwick, main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, with fishing boats. Date: 1960s

Donaghadee - a view of the piers and lighthouse and a fishing boat putting to sea. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Donaghadee). Date: circa early 1900s

Life on a North Sea trawler -- distant view of a trawler at sea, with seagulls circling for food. Date: 1960s

Man fishing, Fingle Bridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon
Man fishing near Fingle Bridge, a 17th-century stone arch packhorse bridge over the River Teign near Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Date: 1974

People on the beach at Salcombe, Devon. circa 1960s

Mt. Lassen rises above Mazanita Lake in Mt. Lassen National Park, California
Mt. Lassen rises above Manzanita Lake in Mt. Lassen National Park, California

Golden Trout, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, side view

Langdale in Winter- the English Lakes
A beached boat at the little picturesqe town of Plockton looking out over the Loch towards the mountains

Fishing on Trillium Lake with Mount Hood, part of the Cascade Range, reflected in the still waters, Oregon, United States of America, North America

Portuguese Fishing Village. Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890 - 1939

En route pour la peche, or Setting Out to Fish, 1878 (oil on canvas)
XOS496892 En route pour la pche, or Setting Out to Fish, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 78.7x122.9 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

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"Fishing: A Timeless Tradition Connecting Communities and Cultures" From the picturesque Harbour of Port Wenn to the captivating Roman seafood mosaic, it has been an integral part of human history. Across continents, this age-old practice has shaped economies and brought people together. In Newfoundland, Canada, the bountiful waters have long provided a livelihood for its residents, with cod being one of their prized catches. The V & A waterfront in Cape Town offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain as fishermen bring in their hauls, showcasing the beauty of South Africa's coastal treasures. Traveling further south along the African coast leads us to Knysna, where a vibrant poster advertises its rich fishing heritage. Meanwhile, Grimsby Docks in England stand as a testament to centuries-old maritime trade that once thrived there. Seahouses in Northumberland paints a picture-perfect scene with its charming harbor nestled amidst rugged cliffs. And who can forget Cadgwith in Cornwall? Tucking pilchards into barrels during the late 1800s was not only hard work but also an important part of Cornish culture. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Lunenburg in Nova Scotia - another fishing haven where generations have cast their nets and reaped abundant rewards from the sea. Craster harbour stands proudly on England's northeastern coast, offering breathtaking views alongside fresh catches. Even literary giants like Ernest Hemingway found solace and inspiration while fishing; his love for angling became legendary. And let's not forget William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration "A Decided Catch, " reminding us that sometimes luck plays a role too. Fishing transcends borders and time itself; it unites communities across oceans while sustaining livelihoods and preserving traditions.