Herring Collection (page 2)

The Herring-Seller, c.1661-c.1662. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
The Herring-Seller, c.1661-c.1662

The Dutch Herring Fleet under Sail, 1660-1701. Creator: Cornelis Beelt
The Dutch Herring Fleet under Sail, 1660-1701

Birgitta (Brita) Johansdotter 1680-1763, maid, c18th century. Creator: Unknown
Birgitta (Brita) Johansdotter 1680-1763, maid, c18th century

Two fish: gurnard and herring, 1836. Creator: Ishikawa Kazan
Two fish: gurnard and herring, 1836

Herring, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Herring, 1700-1800

A Woman gutting Herrings in front of her House, 1678. Creator: Unknown
A Woman gutting Herrings in front of her House, 1678. Copy after Adriaen van Ostade

The Herring-Eater, 1628-1650. Creator: Pieter Hermansz Verelst
The Herring-Eater, 1628-1650

The Famished People after the Relief of the Siege of Leiden, 1574-1629. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Famished People after the Relief of the Siege of Leiden, 1574-1629. Other Title(s): Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574

Caller Herrin, after James Clarke Hook, R.A. c1880-83. Creator: Otto Theodor Leyde
Caller Herrin, after James Clarke Hook, R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

"The Lowestoft Herring Fishery" - drawn by E. Duncan, 1854. Creator: Unknown
"The Lowestoft Herring Fishery" - drawn by E. Duncan, 1854. Fishing boats on the Norfolk coast, illustration to a sea shanty

Harengs ayant servi à l'alimentation pendant le siège de Paris, 15–11–1870. Creator: Auguste Charpentier
Harengs ayant servi a l'alimentation pendant le siege de Paris, 15-11-1870

Still Life with Herring, Wine and Bread (image 1 of 2), 1647. Creator: Pieter Claesz
Still Life with Herring, Wine and Bread (image 1 of 2), 1647

Kippers, Isle of Man

Honorine, Swallow, Helas!, Herring, Heron, Owl, Hoe, page 21 - Alphabet by Mademoiselle Lili, by L
DUV4224150 Honorine, Swallow, Helas!, Herring, Heron, Owl, Hoe, page 21 - Alphabet by Mademoiselle Lili, by L. Froelich and by a dad (Hetzel himself)

Herrings, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:11/1951

Herring fishing - Plate extracted from Histoire Naturelle by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme
JAB4119270 Herring fishing - Plate extracted from Histoire Naturelle by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris, 1857 by French School

Herring Girl statue, Stornoway harbour, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. The statue commemorates the women and girls who worked in the Hebridean herring industry in the 19th

A Woman Selling Fruit and Herrings, 1644-1667. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
A Woman Selling Fruit and Herrings, 1644-1667

Fried Latvian Herrings, Riga, Latvia, Northern Europe

Wick Harbour Herring Boats Scotland Victorian period

Scottish fisher girls, Wick, Scotland

Scottish fisher girls, Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth fish girls early 1900s

Great Yarmouth herring fleet and fish girls early 1900s

Herring fishermen, Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth herring fishermen early 1900s

Herring boats, Scrabster, Scotland

Scrabster Harbour Victorian period

Herring fishing boats at Spittal near Berwick on Tweed

Herring fishing coalers, Great Yarmouth

Coal for fishing boats, Great Yarmouth, early 1900s

Fish barrels, Great Yarmouth, early 1900s

Barrels of fish being exported, Great Yarmouth, early 1900s

Great Yarmouth, early 1900s

Fishing boats, Great Yarmouth, early 1900s

Herring fishing, Great Yarmouth

Herring fishing, Great Yarmouth, early 1900s

Scottish fisher girls (herring gutters and packers), Great Yarmouth, early 1900s

Great Yarmouth, Scottish Fisher Girls

Russian herring seller pre-1900

Herring fishing boats, Aberdeen

Aberdeen herring fleet Victorian period

North Shield herring fishing

North Shields herring fishing

North Shields Fish Market early 1900s

ish Girls, Lowestof

Fish Girls, Lowestof

Port St Mary Gutting Herring Isle of Man

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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.