"The Lowestoft Herring Fishery" - drawn by E. Duncan, 1854. Fishing boats on the Norfolk coast, illustration to a sea shanty. "Who'll buy herrings Fresh and sound ? Who'll buy herrings By the pound ? By the pound - Or by the ton - Fine fresh herrings Every one! Who'll buy herrings Newly caught - Half a hundred For a groat ? Fresh, they're wholesome - Salted, fine - Good to breakfast, Or to dine ! Who'll buy herrings ? Here's to spare - Frugal dainties, Poor men's fare - Thanks to Heaven, For bounties free, Thanks for herrings In the sea!"' From "Illustrated London News
"The Lowestoft Herring Fishery" - drawn by E. Duncan, 1854. Fishing boats on the Norfolk coast, illustration to a sea shanty. "Who'll buy herrings Fresh and sound ? Who'll buy herrings By the pound ? By the pound - Or by the ton - Fine fresh herrings Every one! Who'll buy herrings Newly caught - Half a hundred For a groat ? Fresh, they're wholesome - Salted, fine - Good to breakfast, Or to dine ! Who'll buy herrings ? Here's to spare - Frugal dainties, Poor men's fare - Thanks to Heaven, For bounties free, Thanks for herrings In the sea!"' From "Illustrated London News", 1854.
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