| FISHERFOLK OF NEWBIGGIN All the village help the fishermen bring in their catch in Northumberland village of Newbiggen. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7040 | |
| Catalog #: | 116711 | |
| Clip Number: | 116711-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 161 | |
| Timecode: | 01:08:40 - 01:10:41 | |
| Location: | Northumberland. | |
| Year Shot: | 1939 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FISHING: Commercial, Small Scale LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | FISHERFOLK OF NEWBIGGIN A visit to the humble folks of this Northumrian village. Newbiggen (could be New Biggen), Northumberland. Various shots showing fishermen bringing in their catch with help from womenfolk of village. The women first help the men unload crates of fish from the trawler. The narrator describes them as "hardy, rosy-cheeked women who have grown used to lifting heavy loads". The women and children then help the men tow the boat up the beach. The men all wear waders and sou'westers, the women wear old fashioned looking headscarves. Various shots of women of all ages threading mussels onto string to be used as bait. Various shots of fish auction: villagers crowd around auctioneer, fresh fish are laid out on beach before them. | |
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