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Photographic Print : Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - The Pontoon - Catch of Cod
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Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - The Pontoon - Catch of Cod
Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - The Pontoon - Catch of Cod. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000. In 1854 453 tons of fish were landed, and at the time of the picture, this number was frequently exceeded in a single day. The docks at Grimsby covered 100 acres. Date: circa 1909
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Buying Catch Fishermen Grimsby Lincolnshire Mar18 Pontoon Rows Sell Selling Stock Trading
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring "Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - The Pontoon - Catch of Cod" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases the bustling fishing industry of Grimsby in the late 19th century, with a bountiful catch of cod displayed on the pontoon. With a rich history that saw its population grow from less than 1,000 in 1790 to over 65,000 in 1907, Grimsby was once the largest fishing port in the world. Bring the stories of the past to life in your home or office with this evocative and intriguing piece of history. Order your print today and experience the timeless beauty of this iconic image.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.4cm (11" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at Grimsby's Pontoon in Lincolnshire, England during the early 1900s. At the turn of the century, Grimsby underwent a remarkable transformation from a small fishing village with a population of less than 1,000, to a thriving port town with over 65,000 residents. The photograph, estimated to have been taken around 1909, provides a glimpse into the daily life of the town's fishermen and the thriving fish trade that made Grimsby famous. The Pontoon, a large wooden structure extending from the shore, served as a hub for the sale and distribution of the day's catch. Fishermen, their faces weathered from years spent at sea, brought in their nets filled with cod and other fish, which were then weighed and sold to buyers from the crowd gathered on the shore. The docks at Grimsby covered an impressive 100 acres, and the town's fish market was a hive of activity, with traders from all over Europe coming to buy and sell their catch. In 1854, 453 tons of fish were landed in Grimsby, but by the time of this photograph, that number was frequently exceeded in a single day. The town's fishing fleet was among the largest in the world, and its fishermen were renowned for their skill and expertise. The photograph is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the men and women who made their living from the sea, and to the vibrant and thriving community that grew up around the fish trade in Grimsby.
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