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Background imageYarmouth Collection: Beach Gardens and Tower, Yarmouth (b / w photo)

Beach Gardens and Tower, Yarmouth (b / w photo)
6012997 Beach Gardens and Tower, Yarmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach Gardens and Tower, Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Beach Gardens, Yarmouth (b / w photo)

Beach Gardens, Yarmouth (b / w photo)
6012992 Beach Gardens, Yarmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach Gardens, Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The Quays, Yarmouth (b / w photo)

The Quays, Yarmouth (b / w photo)
6029165 The Quays, Yarmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quays, Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The New Fish-Market at Yarmouth (engraving)

The New Fish-Market at Yarmouth (engraving)
1620751 The New Fish-Market at Yarmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Fish-Market at Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Holiday Notes at Yarmouth (engraving)

Holiday Notes at Yarmouth (engraving)
1049657 Holiday Notes at Yarmouth (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Notes at Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The New Britannia Pier, Yarmouth (b / w photo)

The New Britannia Pier, Yarmouth (b / w photo)
1629863 The New Britannia Pier, Yarmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Britannia Pier, Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Yarmouth, I of Wight (colour litho)

Yarmouth, I of Wight (colour litho)
726220 Yarmouth, I of Wight (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yarmouth, I of Wight.); © Look and Learn

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Fishing off Yarmouth (oil on canvas)

Fishing off Yarmouth (oil on canvas)
OJ444857 Fishing off Yarmouth (oil on canvas) by Vincent, George (1796-1831); Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Herring Fishery on the East Coast 1902

Herring Fishery on the East Coast 1902
Fishermen tightly packing the herring in wooden barrels with salt. Date: November 1902

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Fishermen unloading their catch during the herring harvest, October and November

Fishermen unloading their catch during the herring harvest, October and November. Date: November 1910

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Photograph showing a group of Scottish women standing over the barrels that are being

Photograph showing a group of Scottish women standing over the barrels that are being packed with herring in brine, ready for export. Date: November1901

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Scottish lasses knitting jerseys for the fishermen during their dinner hour

Scottish lasses knitting jerseys for the fishermen during their dinner hour. Date: November 1912

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Herring Harvest in Great Yarmouth 1934

Herring Harvest in Great Yarmouth 1934
A small group of the 2, 000 Scottish herring gutters which came to Great Yarmouth in the October to earn some money. Date: October 1934

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Scottish Fisher-Women in Great Yarmouth 1932

Scottish Fisher-Women in Great Yarmouth 1932
Scottish fisher lassies who came to Great Yarmouth for the herring harvest, sharing their biscuits with the lucky crew of the Cornstalk. Date: October 1932

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Scottish Fisher-Woman in Great Yarmouth 1932

Scottish Fisher-Woman in Great Yarmouth 1932
One of the 3, 000 Scottish women that came every year to Great Yarmouth in the herring harvest to gut fish in the months of October and November. Date: October 1932

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Herring Harvest in Great Yarmouth 1932

Herring Harvest in Great Yarmouth 1932
Some of the 3, 000 Scottish women which could gut about forty fish a minute, arrived on the east coast of Great Yarmouth. Date: October 1932

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Fresh herring being loaded upon trucks. Date: November 1910

Fresh herring being loaded upon trucks. Date: November 1910

Background imageYarmouth Collection: One of the thousands of Scottish women that came to Great Yarmouth in the herring harvest

One of the thousands of Scottish women that came to Great Yarmouth in the herring harvest to pack and gut fish in the months of October and November. Date: November 1910

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Pantomime, Puss in Boots, Aquarium, Great Yarmouth, produced by Ernest E Norris

Pantomime, Puss in Boots, Aquarium, Great Yarmouth, produced by Ernest E Norris, direct from the Elephant and Castle Theatre, London Date: early 20th century

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The Prince of Wales reviewing the Norfolk Artillery Militia at Yarmouth (engraving)

The Prince of Wales reviewing the Norfolk Artillery Militia at Yarmouth (engraving)
1613766 The Prince of Wales reviewing the Norfolk Artillery Militia at Yarmouth (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Arrival of the Prince of Wales at the Quay at Yarmouth (engraving)

Arrival of the Prince of Wales at the Quay at Yarmouth (engraving)
1613765 Arrival of the Prince of Wales at the Quay at Yarmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the Prince of Wales at the Quay at Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Scotch Herring Women Workers 1902

Scotch Herring Women Workers 1902
Towns of Yarmouth and Lowesoft in the East Anglian ports were full of women from Scotland, coming down to help with the herring harvest in October and November

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Photograph of Yarmouth Arms, Old Billingsgate, London

Photograph of Yarmouth Arms, Old Billingsgate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The Prince of Wales watching Artillery Practice at Yarmouth (engraving)

The Prince of Wales watching Artillery Practice at Yarmouth (engraving)
1598983 The Prince of Wales watching Artillery Practice at Yarmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Great Yarmouth Common Lodging House Bye Laws

Great Yarmouth Common Lodging House Bye Laws
Part of the bye laws for the regulation of Common Lodging Houses, issued by the Great Yarmouth Local Board of Health. Date: 1868

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The Call to Arms, 1894 (oil on canvas)

The Call to Arms, 1894 (oil on canvas)
CH440561 The Call to Arms, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923); 65.1x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The Marine Gardens, Yarmouth (b / w photo)

The Marine Gardens, Yarmouth (b / w photo)
6029166 The Marine Gardens, Yarmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marine Gardens, Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: St Nicholas Church, Yarmouth (b / w photo)

St Nicholas Church, Yarmouth (b / w photo)
6029170 St Nicholas Church, Yarmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Nicholas Church, Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The Tolhouse, Yarmouth (b / w photo)

The Tolhouse, Yarmouth (b / w photo)
6013005 The Tolhouse, Yarmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tolhouse, Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Beach Gardens, Yarmouth (b / w photo)

Beach Gardens, Yarmouth (b / w photo)
6012998 Beach Gardens, Yarmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach Gardens, Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Yarmouth from the Lookout (b / w photo)

Yarmouth from the Lookout (b / w photo)
6012996 Yarmouth from the Lookout (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yarmouth from the Lookout)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Seashore Caravan Camp, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Seashore Caravan Camp, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Francis Charles Seymour-Conway, 3rd Marquess of Hertford; A view of Yarmouth (coloured engraving)

Francis Charles Seymour-Conway, 3rd Marquess of Hertford; A view of Yarmouth (coloured engraving)
608330 Francis Charles Seymour-Conway, 3rd Marquess of Hertford; A view of Yarmouth (coloured engraving) by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: David Copperfield and Little Em ly, illustration for

David Copperfield and Little Em ly, illustration for
IL193481 David Copperfield and Little Em ly, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageYarmouth Collection: View of the beach at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

View of the beach at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
View of the beach (looking south) at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with holidaymakers, boats and bathing huts. Date: circa 1905

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The Harbour, Yarmouth, I of Wight (colour litho)

The Harbour, Yarmouth, I of Wight (colour litho)
726221 The Harbour, Yarmouth, I of Wight (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour, Yarmouth, I of Wight.); © Look and Learn

Background imageYarmouth Collection: People on the beach, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

People on the beach, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
People on the beach at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. 1900

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The British Fisheries, No 2, the Beach at Yarmouth during the Herring Season (engraving)

The British Fisheries, No 2, the Beach at Yarmouth during the Herring Season (engraving)
2771733 The British Fisheries, No 2, the Beach at Yarmouth during the Herring Season (engraving) by Andrews, George Henry (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fisheries)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Yarmouth, Norfolk, The Herring Harvest (colour litho)

Yarmouth, Norfolk, The Herring Harvest (colour litho)
2794237 Yarmouth, Norfolk, The Herring Harvest (colour litho) by Cooper, Alfred Heaton (1864-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yarmouth, Norfolk, The Herring Harvest)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho)

Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho)
3626546 Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the principal cities)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Wellington Gardens, Yarmouth (colour photo)

Wellington Gardens, Yarmouth (colour photo)
3093114 Wellington Gardens, Yarmouth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington Gardens, Yarmouth)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Mays family butchers shop, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Mays family butchers shop, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
T & W Mays Tower Meat Stall, family butchers shop, with James Sutherlands flatbed truck and passengers outside, and Youells Ironmongers on the left, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. circa 1910s

Background imageYarmouth Collection: View of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

View of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with boats on the water. 1930s

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Steamer, Resolute, with passengers at Great Yarmouth

Steamer, Resolute, with passengers at Great Yarmouth
Steamer (double-ended ferry), Resolute, with passengers at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, owned by the Yarmouth & Gorleston Steamboat Company. Date: circa 1920

Background imageYarmouth Collection: The Star Hotel, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

The Star Hotel, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, as it appeared in the time of Nelson, who often stayed there. circa 1900

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Racecourse in Australia or New Zealand

Racecourse in Australia or New Zealand -- showing the finishing line for the 3rd race in the Yarmouth Handicap, Cup Day, 9 August, with Nark coming first and The Lad coming second

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Upsetting of the Gorleston Salvage Life-Boat at Yarmouth (engraving)

Upsetting of the Gorleston Salvage Life-Boat at Yarmouth (engraving)
1620726 Upsetting of the Gorleston Salvage Life-Boat at Yarmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageYarmouth Collection: Leaflet, National Sunday League Excursions, June 1913

Leaflet, National Sunday League Excursions, June 1913 -- trips to Folkestone, Dover, Margate, Hastings, Eastbourne, Brighton, Worthing, Seaford, Bournemouth, Ipswich, Yarmouth and other destinations



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Yarmouth, a place that encompasses history, beauty, and adventure all in one. From the Royal Navy recruitment poster to the bustling Great Yarmouth Market Pl, this town has always been at the heart of excitement. Located on the Isle of Wight in England's United Kingdom, it offers stunning views of The Solent during summer. As you gaze out towards this picturesque scene, you can't help but feel a sense of tranquility wash over you. But don't be fooled by its serene appearance; it is known for its lively atmosphere. The Market Square is a hub of activity where locals and tourists alike gather to explore unique stalls and indulge in delicious treats. For those seeking thrills, Yarmouth doesn't disappoint either. Rollercoaster enthusiasts will find their adrenaline fix here as they take on the exhilarating rides that grace this vibrant town. History buffs will appreciate Yarmouth's rich naval heritage. The HMS Yarmouth stands as a testament to British naval prowess while the iconic Yarmouth One Design Greywing showcases the craftsmanship from Kirk & Sons of Cowes back in 1922. And let's not forget about the famous Yarmouth Yawl - a traditional fishing boat that has become synonymous with this coastal gem. Its elegant design reflects both tradition and resilience against harsh sea conditions. As you wander through these streets steeped in history and adorned with modern attractions, it becomes clear why Richard Irvin & Sons chose Aberdeen as their base for advertising their services - because even from afar, people are drawn to everything that makes up beautiful Yarmouth. So whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, culture or amusement – look no further than this captivating town on England's Isle of Wight.