Fisherman at Hastings, Sussex
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Fisherman at Hastings, Sussex
Fisherman with nets behind him on the beach at Hastings, Sussex. Date: 1960
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
1960 Caps Fisherman Fishermen Flat Hastings Nets Overcoat Shoulders
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the traditional fishing industry at Hastings, Sussex in the 1960s. The young fisherman, dressed in a flat cap, overcoat, and beard, stands confidently on the pebbled beach with his back to the churning sea. In his hands, he holds a large bundle of fishing nets, the weight of which is evident in the set of his shoulders. The scene exudes a sense of hard work and determination, as the man prepares to head out to sea to provide for his community. The seaside town of Hastings, with its colorful houses and boats in the background, adds to the quintessential English seaside atmosphere. This image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the importance of the fishing industry in the region and the resilient spirit of the fishermen who worked the waters off the Sussex coast.
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