Seahouses, Northumberland 1974
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The working maritime heritage of Seahouses on the Northumberland coast is captured in this authentic 1970s colour photograph from 1974. The archival image focuses on the harbour side, dominated in the foreground by a heavy-duty wooden boat carriage with large, iron-rimmed spoked wheels used for launching vessels. In the mid-ground, a vibrant blue-hulled pleasure boat with a wooden cabin is moored alongside traditional Northumbrian fishing cobles. The harbour water is calm, reflecting the grey, overcast sky. Across the water, the stone-built harbour wall and a row of grey terraced houses and industrial buildings characterise the village’s functional architecture. Several period vehicles, including a white saloon and a red hatchback, are parked on the quay in the distance. This factual record preserves the mid-century character of this popular gateway to the Farne Islands, documenting the transition between traditional fishing industry and growing coastal tourism during the mid-1970s.
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