The Herring Lassies
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Had a hard day at work? Has the boss been on your back? Can you imagine doing back-breaking work exposed to the elements from six in the morning to six in the evening and sometimes to midnight or even into the small hours with very little of a break. The 'Herring Lassies' some as young as thirteen followed the herring, and travelled all along the British coastline, many staying in little more than a wooden hut doing just that. Life was truly hard back then and when your granny says, You don't know how lucky you are these days', she knows what she's talking about. The 'Herring Lassies' or the 'Scotch Fisher Girls' as they were known regardless of their age played a significant part in making Britain the biggest fishery in the world.
With fifty-six pages and more than sixty pictures/illustrations this book tells a wonderful story that captures the spirit of a generation.
About the author. Rosemary Sanderson
Rosemary is the current chair of Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association. She held the post of curator at Banff museum for a number of years and continues to work for the museum on a voluntary basis. In writing the book 'The Herring Lassies' she undertook a considerable amount of research leaving no stone unturned in the quest for a greater knowledge and understanding of the hard working girls that helped to feed nations. Her book is a truly wonderful testimony to the girls that brought wealth to Scotland
About the editor: Stanley Bruce
Stan, past chair and founder of Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association, assisted Rosemary in editing this book. He is a well known local author and has penned a number of publications. His desire to show Banffshires proud heritage to the wider world led to the association publishing numerous other titles under the banner of Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association
Stan, past chair and founder of Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association, assisted Rosemary in editing this book. He is a well known local author and has penned a number of publications. His desire to show Banffshires proud heritage to the wider world led to the association publishing numerous other titles under the banner of Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association
Please note all proceeds from the sale of books go to Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association
registered Scottish charity No 40505
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