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Scotch Herring Women Workers 1902
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Scotch Herring Women Workers 1902
Towns of Yarmouth and Lowesoft in the East Anglian ports were full of women from Scotland, coming down to help with the herring harvest in October and November. Photograph showing three Scottish women carrying a couple of heavy buckets of herrings, reading to be cleaned. Date: 1902
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Barrels Buckets Fisheries Fishermens Fisherwomen Fishery Fishwives Harvest Herring Herrings Norfolk Scotch Wives Yarmouth 1902
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of collaboration and resilience among Scottish women during the annual herring harvest in the English ports of Yarmouth and Lowesoft in the early 1900s. Drawn from Scotland by the promise of work and wages, these women played a crucial role in the fishing industry during the autumn months when the herring schools migrated to the North Sea. The image shows three women, their faces set with determination as they carry heavy buckets of herring, freshly caught from the sea. Their clothing, consisting of long skirts and blouses, is practical for the arduous work ahead. The herring, still glistening with moisture, are to be cleaned and prepared for market, a process that required great skill and dexterity. The herring industry was a significant source of income for many communities in Scotland and England during this period. The women, often referred to as fishwives or fisherwives, played an essential role in the fishing industry, not only as laborers but also as vendors, selling the fish directly to consumers. The scene depicted in this photograph is a testament to the hard work and dedication of these women, who traveled great distances to contribute to the industry and provide for their families. The image also highlights the interconnectedness of communities across Scotland and England, brought together by the common pursuit of livelihood and survival.
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