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Retired Fishermen Repairing Nets 1930

1930
Retired Fishermen Repairing Nets 1930
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Retired fishermen repairing nets at the top of Newhaven Pier. Nets were used for catching crabs and lobsters – now pots and creels are used.

Donor number: 0034-008

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Location:
Newhaven
Categories:
Daily Life
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1930 1930s animal beard bonnet box building cap crab crate Edinburgh fashion fishermen fishing jacket lobster men net netting Newhaven outdoor Pier railing repair sea shellfish shoes sitting standing THELMA trousers work
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