Fishing Villages Collection

Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1971
General view along the beach. The walls of the old pilchard cellars are on the right with village buildings beyond. Photographer: Charles Woolf

General view of Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908
General view of the east side of the beach and village, with boats on the shore. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. July 1912
Cottages and boats from the beach, one boat numbered FH236, with two men, fishing equipment, a young girl and washing in view. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Fishing boats and fishermen on beach, Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall. July 1912
Two fishermen and three boats on the beach. A boat with the sail up is out at sea. The man on the left is identified as Richard Blamey Johns

View of cove looking out to sea, Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall. July 1912
Boats and fishermen on the beach, including FH123 on the slipway. There are several figures in view including three boys and a dog

Beach at Portloe with six boats and fishermen working, Veryan, Cornwall. 1912
One fisherman is stowing a line and another is doing an unidentified task on the beach, perhaps gutting fish or digging for bait. A third man is sitting in one of the boats

Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1975
General view of the cove with people on beach. The walls of the old pilchard cellars are on the right with village buildings beyond. Photographer: Charles Woolf

View from the beach to The Cottage, Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908
Thatched cottages near the shore with boats on the beach. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall, 2nd July 1912
General view down the valley to the village and beach. Children are posing for a photographer who is on the beach. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

House and rugged lava rock landscape in Arnastapi, Snaefellsnes, western Iceland
Lone white house and rugged mountain with lava cliffs along the seashore at Arnastapi, Snaefellsnes, western Iceland; Arnastapi, Iceland

East Looe beach, Cornwall. Probably 1880s
View towards Looe Island from East Looe beach at low tide. The photograph was taken before the building of the Banjo Pier in 1896. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell

Looe River, Looe, Cornwall. 1890s
View over the trees of Trenant Wood towards Looe Bridge and beyond. The tide mill pond can be seen by the bridge and boats are moored alongside the quay. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell

Looe Bridge, Looe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of the bridge looking north east, with two people in a canoe. Photographer: Unknown

Looe Bridge, Looe, Cornwall. Around 1900
View from the Quay, East Looe. A number of small boats are moored in the foreground. The glass lantern slide is from a series and is numbered 56. Photographer: Unknown

West Portholland, St Michael Caerhays, Cornwall. 1982
Close up view of limekiln, with a car and boats. Photographer: Charles Woolf

View along the row of cottages near the beach, Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1912
Row of thatched cottages with the stone quarry quay in the distance. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

The view of Vietri sul Mare as seen from the Amalfi drive, Salerno province, Campania region, Italy, Europe

Typical fishermen houses called rorbu in the snowy landscape at dusk Nusfjord Nordland County Lofoten Islands Norway Europe

Church of San Gennaro in Praiano along the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Salerno, Campania, Italy
The baroque Church of San Gennaro in Praiano on the cliff of the Amalfi Coast overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea; Provence of Salerno, Campania, Italy

Auchmithie (w / c)
6198408 Auchmithie (w/c) by Herald, James Watterston (1859-1914); 23.2x19.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: James Watterston Herald (1859-1914)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish

In Harbour (w / c)
6198406 In Harbour (w/c) by Herald, James Watterston (1859-1914); 54x43.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: James Watterston Herald (1859-1914)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish

Old Shore Head, Arbroath, 1889 (w / c)
6198396 Old Shore Head, Arbroath, 1889 (w/c) by Herald, James Watterston (1859-1914); 33x45.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Little to Earn and Many to Keep, 1879 (oil on canvas)
6198607 Little to Earn and Many to Keep, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Hook, James Clarke (1819-1907); 92.7x138.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Ferry Fishing Boats at the Quayside, Montrose (w / c)
6198407 Ferry Fishing Boats at the Quayside, Montrose (w/c) by Herald, James Watterston (1859-1914); 34.9x50.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Illuminated landing stage, jetty at the harbour of the fishing village Hamnoy Polar Night
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Rorbuer fishermens cabins on the snowy fjord, village view of the fishing village Hamnoy
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An Albumen stereoview of a lady on the docks with lobster pots; Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

Postcard circa 1923, Victorian / Edwardian, social history. A Judges Postcard from Mending nets
Postcard circa 1923, Victorian/Edwardian, social history. A Judges Postcard from Mending nets, two fishermen in a doorway, one sitting mending fishing nets and the other standing smoking a pipe

Old photograph circa 1900, Victorian / Edwardian, social history. Cullercoats Bay with coble fishing boats;
Old photograph circa 1900, Victorian/Edwardian, social history. Cullercoats Bay with coble fishing boats; Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear, England

Negative circa 1900, Victorian era. Cullercoats Bay with coble fishing boats; Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear, England

Rainbow arching over the traditional fishing village of Burgau, Algarve, Portugal
Rainbow arching over the traditional fishing village of Burgau under a stormy sky in the municipality of Vila do Bispo in the Western Region of Algarve; Burgau, Algarve, Portugal

Northern Lights above the snowy shores of Yukon River in Interior Alaska, USA
Northern Lights in the sky above a fishing boat pulled up on the shore of the Yukon River for the winter, Nulato, Interior Alaska, USA; Nulato, Alaska, United States of America

Fishermens hut on the banks of a river, Connemara, Galway, Ireland
Small stone fishermans hut on the banks of a small river with mountains in the background on a cloudy day; Connemara, County Galway, Ireland

Rathmelton, Co Donegal, Ireland

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"Captivating Fishing Villages: A Glimpse into Cornwall's Coastal Heritage" Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1971: Discover the timeless charm of this fishing village nestled in the heart of Cornwall. General view of Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908: Step back in time and witness the picturesque beauty that has enchanted visitors for generations. Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. July 1912: Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this idyllic fishing village as you soak up its rich history and breathtaking coastal vistas. Fishing boats and fishermen on beach, Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall. July 1912: Witness the dedication and skill of local fishermen as they ply their trade against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and sparkling waters. View of cove looking out to sea, Portloe Veryan, Cornwall. July 1912: Lose yourself in the serenity offered by this hidden gem where nature's beauty meets traditional seafaring livelihoods. Beach at Portloe with six boats and fishermen working Veryan, Cornwall. 1912 : Experience an authentic glimpse into Cornish life as hardworking fishermen navigate their vessels amidst stunning coastal scenery. Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1975 : Explore Polkerris' enduring allure with its charming cottages dotting the coastline while basking in warm community spirit that has stood strong over decades. View from the beach to The Cottage, Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908 : Transport yourself to a simpler time where quaint cottages overlook pristine beaches offering solace from bustling city life. Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. July 1912 .