Shrimping Collection

Shrimping Hunstanton
A group of children shrimping among the Boulders on the beach at Hunstanton, Norfolk

Crackington Haven, Cornwall. 7th July 1913
Crackington Haven, Cornwall, looking north. Children can be seen in the rock pools and paddling in the sea. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Waiting for the last wave, Parkgate, Cheshire, England
Waiting for the last wave - Parkgate, Cheshire, England. Date: circa 1900s

Shrimping by the Sea
A family shrimping at the seas edge. Date: 1920s

Cover of catalogue of Manufrance (Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles) Saint Etienne, c1920 (print)
545165 Cover of catalogue of Manufrance (Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles) Saint Etienne, c1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Shrimping)

Shrimp fisherman on the beach, 1847-1892. Creator: Philip Lodewijk Jacob Frederik Sadee
Shrimp fisherman on the beach, 1847-1892

Our young folks Holiday, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Our young folks Holiday, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

RWF Willie Poole - shrimping
Fat man with big bum shrimping in rock pools on a beach, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England. This is RWF Willy Poole 1940-2017. Writer, countryman, humourist, master of foxhounds

Shrimping, Blackpool in 1890

Blackpool Shrimper and bathing machine in 1890

A shrimper and a bathing machine, Blackpool, Victorian period

Shrimping in Hastings, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

"Shrimping is good fun"(colour litho)
6013973 " Shrimping is good fun" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Shrimping is good fun." Illustration for Our Diary of Teddy)

The Shrimpers (oil on panel)
3822271 The Shrimpers (oil on panel) by Collins, William (1788-1847); 18x23 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Happy April Fools Day, 1906 (coloured photo)
TTN346427 Happy April Fools Day, 1906 (coloured photo) by French Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Joyeux Premier avril; fillette; enfant; fille; 1er avril; peche; poisson d avril; carte)

British Fisheries, No 6, Leigh Boats shrimping (engraving)
2771816 British Fisheries, No 6, Leigh Boats shrimping (engraving) by Andrews, George Henry (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Fisheries, No 6, Leigh Boats shrimping)

Shrimpers, 1877 (w / c)
6198946 Shrimpers, 1877 (w/c) by McTaggart, William (1835-1910); 32.4x50.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

"A Shrimper, "in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, Pall-Mall (engraving)
1588467 " A Shrimper, " in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, Pall-Mall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Shrimper)

The Beach at low tide, 1879 (oil on canvas)
BRM191041 The Beach at low tide, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Female Shrimper, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller
STC137316 Female Shrimper, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller, 1805 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Young Shrimpers, from the picture in the Royal Collection (engraving)
5198932 The Young Shrimpers, from the picture in the Royal Collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Shrimpers)

Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames (engraving)
1591975 Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames)

A Young Shrimper (engraving)
1596164 A Young Shrimper (engraving) by Caffieri, Hector (1847-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Shrimper. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 September 1889)

Shrimping, Amateurs versus Professionals (litho)
1599036 Shrimping, Amateurs versus Professionals (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrimping, Amateurs versus Professionals)

Shrimping in the Medway (engraving)
1057003 Shrimping in the Medway (engraving) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrimping in the Medway)

Holiday Notes, Seaside Sketches in Norfolk (engraving)
1056442 Holiday Notes, Seaside Sketches in Norfolk (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Notes, Seaside Sketches in Norfolk)

At the Thames Mouth, Shrimping (engraving)
2793023 At the Thames Mouth, Shrimping (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Thames Mouth, Shrimping)

Shrimpers, 19th century
BAL16647 Shrimpers, 19th century by Jenkins, Joseph John (1811-85); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Shrimpers (w / c on paper)
TMB120103 The Shrimpers (w/c on paper) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82); Astley Cheetham Art Gallery, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester; eAstely Cheetham Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames (engraving)
1107452 Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames)

Shrimping off the Bligh, at the Mouth of the Thames (engraving)
1096139 Shrimping off the Bligh, at the Mouth of the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrimping off the Bligh, at the Mouth of the Thames)

Child shrimpers on holiday in Bexhill on Sea 31st July 1949. Photographed in the evening sun as the tide went out at Bexhill on sea where they are spending their holidays

Shrimping at Ambleteuse 1858
French woman drags her net through the shore to collect shrimp. Date: 1858

Children shrimping at Ostend. Date: circa 1885

Plate 8, from World in Miniature, 1816. 1816. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Plate 8, from " World in Miniature", 1816

Flookborough shrimp trailers, Morecambe Bay
Flookborough, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria. Shrimp fishermens trailers with ropes and shrimp nets. The trailers are towed by tractors at low tide Date: 1993

Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 8
Freshly cooked, freshly caught Morecambe Bay brown shrimps, Bob Dickinson, shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Cumbria Date: 1993

Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 6
Flookborough shrimp fisherman Bob Dickinson uses a hand net to catch shrimps at low tide in Morecambe Bay, Cumbria Date: 1993

Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 7
A handful of freshly cooked, freshly caught Morecambe Bay brown shrimps, Bob Dickinson, shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Cumbria Date: 1993

Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 3
Flookborough shrimp fisherman Bob Dickinson riddles sand from freshly caught cockles he has just dug from the sand in Morecambe Bay, Cumbria Date: 1993

Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 5
Venomous weaver fish in Flookborough shrimp fisherman Bob Dickinsons shrimp net, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria Date: 1993

Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 4
Flookborough shrimp fisherman Bob Dickinson riddles sand from freshly caught cockles he has just dug from the sand in Morecambe Bay, Cumbria Date: 1993

Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 2
Flookborough shrimp Fisherman Bob Dickinson rides his tractor into the low tide of Morecambe Bay to catch shrimps off Flookborough, Cumbria Date: 1993

Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay -1
Flookborough shrimp Fisherman Bob Dickinson rides his tractor into the low tide of Morecambe Bay to catch shrimps off Flookborough, Cumbria Date: 1993

Dunkerque (Dunkirk) France - Crevette fisherman
Dunkerque (Dunkirk) France - Crevette (shrimp) fisherman. Date: 1909

Shrimp Fleet Docks, Tampa, Florida, 1940s. [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Women shrimp fishers, Calais, 1905. Postcard: Everything here smells of fish instead of [?] mimosa and heliotrope, Much love, CM

Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850. The central image shows a lobster, crab, turtle, scallops, whelks and prawns, cowrie shells, lobster and crab pots and shrimping nets

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"Shrimping: A Timeless Coastal Tradition" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of shrimping. From the picturesque Shrimping Hunstanton to the serene shores of Parkgate, Cheshire, England, this age-old practice has captivated generations. Transporting us to Crackington Haven, Cornwall on a sunny July day in 1913, we witness eager shrimpers waiting for that last perfect wave. The thrill and anticipation are palpable as they prepare their nets for a bountiful catch. Fast forward to Blackpool in 1890, where shrimping takes center stage amidst bustling beachgoers. Here we find an intriguing juxtaposition between a dedicated Blackpool Shrimper and a bathing machine - both integral parts of seaside life at the time. Venturing further along the coast to Hastings during the Victorian period reveals another glimpse into this cherished pastime. Shrimpers dotting the shoreline with their nets create a nostalgic scene reminiscent of simpler times. Among these historical snapshots emerges RWF Willie Poole - an emblematic figure embodying the spirit of shrimping. His dedication and love for this coastal pursuit inspire countless others to join him on his quest for succulent treasures from beneath the waves. As we delve deeper into this captivating world, it becomes clear that shrimping is not merely about catching crustaceans; it's about forging connections with nature and embracing our maritime heritage. It's about preserving traditions passed down through generations while creating new memories by the sea. So whether you're drawn by nostalgia or seeking adventure along sandy shores, embrace your inner shrimp enthusiast and embark on your own journey into "shrimpdom. " Discover why so many have found solace and joy in this timeless pursuit – because after all, "shrimping is good fun.