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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
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1990s 1993 Cockles Cumbria Cumbrian Dickinson Fisherman Flookborough Morecambe Nineties Sands Seafood Shellfish Shore Shrimp Shrimping Shrimps Sifting Tidal Tide Cockling
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1. Title: "A Day's Catch: Shrimp Fisherman Bob Dickinson Sifts Through Freshly Dug Cockles in Flookborough, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria, 1993" 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the essence of traditional shrimp fishing in the picturesque setting of Morecambe Bay, Cumbria, England, in the 1990s. The image features local fisherman Bob Dickinson, who meticulously sifts through a basket of freshly dug cockles, removing unwanted sand grains from the succulent shellfish. The tide recedes, revealing the muddy bay floor, creating an ideal environment for cockle harvesting. The atmosphere is serene, with the vast expanse of the bay stretching out in the background, dotted with small islands and the distant horizon. The air is filled with the salty scent of the sea, mingled with the earthy aroma of the cockles. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a traditional shrimp fisherman, showcasing the hard work, patience, and connection to the land and sea that are integral to the age-old practice of cockling in Morecambe Bay. 3. Keywords: 1990s, 90s, nineties, 1993, shrimps, shrimp, fishing, fisherman, morecambe, bay, flookborough, cumbria, shrimping, seafood, shellfish, food, bob, dickinson, cumbrian, shore, tide, tidal, coast, coastal, sea, sands, cockles, cockling, sifting. 4. Copyright: This image is available for licensing through Mary Evans Picture Library.
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