Herring Collection (#13)

Breakfast with champagne glass and pipe, . Found in the Collection of Residenzgalerie Salzburg

Society of Friends, c1852, (1912). Artist: John Frederick Herring I
Society of Friends, c1852, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [ J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Herrings on a Plate, c1910. Artist: Francis Derwent Wood
Herrings on a Plate, c1910. From The Studio Volume 92. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

Matilda Beating Mameluke, St. Leger, 1827, 1827. Artist: Benjamin Herring
Matilda Beating Mameluke, St. Leger, 1827, 1827. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Gladiator, 19th century. Artist: John Frederick Herring I
Gladiator, 19th century. Gladiator (Gladiateur) (1862-1876), French thoroughbred racehorse who won the English Triple Crown in 1865. From Connoisseur Extra No

Gladiator, 19th century, (1903). Artist: John Frederick Herring I
Gladiator, 19th century. Gladiator (Gladiateur) (1862-1876), French thoroughbred racehorse who won the English Triple Crown in 1865. From The Connoisseur Vol. VII [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]

Return of the herring boats, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, 1856. Artist: NR Woods
Return of the herring boats, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, 1856. From The Illustrated London News (12 April 1856)

Caller Herrin, c1880-1882. Artist: Otto Theodor Leyde
Caller Herrin, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Thomas Herring (1693-1757), Archbishop of Canterbury. Herring was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1747 to 1757

Herring industry, Port St Mary, Isle of Man, 1920

Still Life with a Nautilus Cup, c. 1645. Artist: Heda, Gerrit Willemsz. (c. 1625-1649)
Still Life with a Nautilus Cup, c. 1645. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Sea fishing, herring and sardines, 1751-1777
Fishing, herring and sardines, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Fish, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
Fish, c1850. Around the central image are vignettes of boats fishing for mackerel, and for anchovies with flares, of spearing fish and catching with rod and line

Herring Curing, c1845. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Herring Curing, c1845. Men preparing herrings; one carries a basket of the fish, another puts them in a barrel. Plate from Graphic Illustrations of Animals - Showing Their Utility to Man

Farmyard scene, (c1840-c1900?). Artist: John Frederick Herring II
Farmyard scene, (c1840-c1900?). A stable by an oak wood, with horses, chickens and sheep by a pond. The animals are waiting to be given feed by a farm worker emerging from the stable doorway

Picture No. 11993211
Hering Gull - On Boat - Cornwall - UK Date:

Siglufjordur (Herring Town), Iceland
Siglufjordur (Sigulufirdi) used to be the center of the herring fisheries in Iceland, and the herring played a very large role in the nations economy and industry. Date: 1939

Miss Rachel Sanger in The Bonnie Fishwife
Miss Rachel Sanger in the role of Maggie MacFarlane in The Bonnie Fishwife, a comedietta or farce in one act by Charles Selby. circa 1880s

R E Herring, MC, British soldier, WW1
R.E Herring, MC, British soldier during WW1. 1917

Herring Boats at Portavogie - a view of the fishing boats at Portavogie harbour. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Portavogie). Date: circa early 1900s

Herring Boats, Kilkeel, Co. Down - an elevated view of the harbour and boats. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Kilkeel). Date: circa early 1900s

Pollan, Or Fresh Water Herring, Coregonus Pollan, Export 1900, 447 Ton. Lough Neagh, Food. Mysis Religta - a photograph of two fish on a grey background with a penny for scale. (Location: Ireland)

The Prague Haggadah. Prague, Bohemia, 1526. Israel Museum. J
The Prague Haggadah. Prague, Bohemia, 1526. Illustration: Hayyim Shahor Schwartz. Letterpress and woodcuts on paper. Gift of John D

Herring Boats in Ardglass Harbour - a view of the boats at the harbour with loads of barrels on the pier. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Ardglass). Date: circa early 1900s

Ardglass in the Herring Season - an elevated view of the harbour pier with loads of barrels, fish for sale, horse vehicles, people and boats and the town in the background

Herring Harvest, Yarmouth
Yarmouth - The Herring Harvest. The largest herring port in the country in 1921, with Scottish girls working at the fisheries in the autumn Date: 1921

Skirts favour a circular cut 1929
Three women wearing casual day-time clothing. Date: 1929

Holidaymaker feeding herring gulls, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Patient fishermen, illustration by William Heath Robinson
A party of benevolent philanthropists rewarding the patience of unfortunate fishermen, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Alosa fallax, or Twait Shad
Alosa alosa, or Allis Shad, of the Clupeidae family, also known as Scadina, Alewife and Damin Herring. Date: 1865

Atlantic thread herring, Opisthonema oglinum, and European anchovy, Engraulis encrasicolus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Storm and Herring Gulls, Brighton, Sussex, England. Date: 1930s

Herring drifter in St Ives Bay, Cornwall
A herring drifter (lugger) and crew in St Ives Bay, Cornwall. 1938

Albert Herring, Aldeburgh Festival 1962
Benjamin Britten taking a curtain call after Albert Herring performed in the Jubilee Hall on 20 June 1962 during the Aldeburgh Festival

Full length mink coat 1935
Full length wrap-over mink coat, the pelts are worked in a herring-bone design, giving an effect of light and shade. A leather belt around the waist, can be taken off

Thomas Herring - 2
THOMAS HERRING archbishop of Canterbury, depicted with his mitre and crozier. Date: 1693 - 1757

Thomas Herring - 1
THOMAS HERRING archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1693 - 1757

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"Herring: A Tale of the Sea and Tradition" From the bustling Scotch Fishwives at work in Eyemouth to the Herring Drifters off the Fishing Grounds in Lowestoft, Suffolk, it has long been intertwined with coastal communities. The sight Boats landing their catch in Whitby, North Yorkshire, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of fishermen. In 1875, Wick harbour was alive with activity during the herring season as boats came and went, bringing prosperity to the town. The image of Charlie Mann, Coxswain of the Aldeburgh lifeboat proudly displaying his haul of herrings showcases both bravery and sustenance. John Grierson's iconic film "Drifters" captured not only the physical labor but also the spirit of those who relied on herring for their livelihoods. Meanwhile, across Europe in Bruges' Fish Market, smoked herring tantalized taste buds with its rich flavor. Amidst this maritime world lies an unexpected scene - an old farmer with his loyal dog amidst an orchard. It serves as a reminder that even inland communities were connected to this sea-faring trade through their love for herring. The curing process was an art mastered by Scotch lassies at Douglas on Isle of Man. Their skillful hands transformed fresh fish into delectable kippers that would delight palates near and far. Wick Harbour continued to be a hub for fishing activities throughout history; it witnessed countless seasons come and go while providing sustenance for many families along its shores. Nature too had its role to play as mixed flocks of winter gulls gathered at Walberswick Suffolk - Black Headed Gulls mingling with Herring Gulls alongside Common Gulls plus two Mallard Ducks added charm to this picturesque scene. However, not all stories are filled with joyous moments.