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Herring Collection (page 6)

"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

Background imageHerring Collection: The Baron, the winner of the Great St. Leger 1845 - drawn by Herring, 1845

The Baron, the winner of the Great St. Leger 1845 - drawn by Herring, 1845. Racehorse and jockey Frank Butler:a portrait of the winner of " the Doncaster St

Background imageHerring Collection: Sweetmeat, the winner of the Doncaster Plate, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Sweetmeat, the winner of the Doncaster Plate, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Sweetmeat, the winner of the Doncaster Plate, 1845. Jockey George Whitehouse on racehorse Sweetmeat. The winner of the Piece of Plate at Doncaster, is a dark-brown Colt, three years old

Background imageHerring Collection: Herring, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Herring, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1889

Background imageHerring Collection: Colonel Peels 'Orlando', the winner of the Derby, drawn by J. F. Herring Sen

Colonel Peels "Orlando", the winner of the Derby, drawn by J. F. Herring Sen
Colonel Peels " Orlando", the winner of the Derby, drawn by J.F. Herring Sen. Esq. 1844. Horse belonging to Conservative politician and racehorse owner Jonathan Peel

Background imageHerring Collection: Herring boats in Yarmouth 1861

Herring boats in Yarmouth 1861
Early morning arrival of the first herring boats in Yarmouth. Date: 1861

Background imageHerring Collection: WAREHOUSE IN LONDON / DORE

WAREHOUSE IN LONDON / DORE
Working in the warehouses at Pickle Herring Street, London. Date: 1870

Background imageHerring Collection: LONDON WAREHOUSES

LONDON WAREHOUSES
Goods are loaded, unloaded and hoisted at Londons busy Pickle Herring Street warehouses Date: 1870

Background imageHerring Collection: Belfast; Bridge; City; Covered; Display; East; Fish; Food; Fresh; Herring; Herrings; Horizontal; Ice

Belfast; Bridge; City; Covered; Display; East; Fish; Food; Fresh; Herring; Herrings; Horizontal; Ice
Ireland, North, Belfast, St Georges Market interior, Display of fresh Herring fish on ice

Background imageHerring Collection: Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Thomas Herring (1693-1757) Archbishop of Canterbury from 1747 to 1757 educated at Wisbech Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge

Background imageHerring Collection: The Herring Market at Sea (on Loch Fyne, Argyll), 1884, (c1930). Creator: Colin Hunter

The Herring Market at Sea (on Loch Fyne, Argyll), 1884, (c1930). Creator: Colin Hunter
The Herring Market at Sea (on Loch Fyne, Argyll), 1884, (c1930). Early morning scene: fishing boats transferring their catch to a steamship at the mouth of the River Clyde in Scotland

Background imageHerring Collection: School of Scaled herring or Scaled sardine (Harengula clupeola), entering from the

School of Scaled herring or Scaled sardine (Harengula clupeola), entering from the sea into the freshwater of the Laguna Yal Ku, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Background imageHerring Collection: Herring Boats Off the Tyne, c1896. Artist: M Aunty

Herring Boats Off the Tyne, c1896. Artist: M Aunty
Herring Boats Off the Tyne, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageHerring Collection: The Herring Season in Full Swing, 1937

The Herring Season in Full Swing, 1937. River Yare, Yarmouth. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Background imageHerring Collection: Clapham Common, Wandsworth, London, 1862. Artist: John Harris

Clapham Common, Wandsworth, London, 1862. Artist: John Harris
View of figures on Clapham Common, Wandsworth, London, 1862, returning from the Derby

Background imageHerring Collection: Horses at a well, 1854-1857. Artist: John Frederick Herring I

Horses at a well, 1854-1857. Artist: John Frederick Herring I
Horses at a well, 1854-1857

Background imageHerring Collection: The Shad, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)

The Shad, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)

Background imageHerring Collection: The Herring, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)

The Herring, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)

Background imageHerring Collection: Breakfast with champagne glass and pipe

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Society of Friends, c1852, (1912). Artist: John Frederick Herring I

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Herrings on a Plate, c1910. Artist: Francis Derwent Wood

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]

Background imageHerring Collection: Matilda Beating Mameluke, St. Leger, 1827, 1827. Artist: Benjamin Herring

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]

Background imageHerring Collection: Gladiator, 19th century. Artist: John Frederick Herring I

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Gladiator, 19th century, (1903). Artist: John Frederick Herring I

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.]

Background imageHerring Collection: Return of the herring boats, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, 1856. Artist: NR Woods

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)

Background imageHerring Collection: Caller Herrin, c1880-1882. Artist: Otto Theodor Leyde

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Thomas Herring (1693-1757), Archbishop of Canterbury

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Herring industry, Port St Mary, Isle of Man, 1920

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Still Life with a Nautilus Cup, c. 1645. Artist: Heda, Gerrit Willemsz. (c. 1625-1649)

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Sea fishing, herring and sardines, 1751-1777

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Fish, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Herring Curing, c1845. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Farmyard scene, (c1840-c1900?). Artist: John Frederick Herring II

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

Background imageHerring Collection: Young Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) behaves like a yoga instructor, The Netherlands

Young Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) behaves like a yoga instructor, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Background imageHerring Collection: Picture No. 11676307

Picture No. 11676307
European Hake (composite image) Date:

Background imageHerring Collection: An early fishing boat called a coble at Whitby in Yorkshire, Fish where the fish are

An early fishing boat called a coble at Whitby in Yorkshire, Fish where the fish are!




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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.