Original early 1900's era postcard of 'Vraicing' seaweed at low tide using a horse and cart, Guernsey. Vraicing is a longstanding tradition in Guernsey and Jersey. Vraicing means collecting 'Vraice' or seaweed, for fertiliser use. Postcard published by Norman Grut, Guernsey, Channel Islands. Circa 1920's / 1930's.

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Size: 6753px × 4292px
Location: Guernsey, Channel Isles, Europe
Photo credit: © ThislifeThen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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