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Great Yarmouth's Herring Curing Industry
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Introduction
For hundreds of years, Yarmouth was an important port that played host to a great fishing industry. East Anglian herring fishing can be traced back to the Domesday book, when various herring rents were noted. The process of landing the fish, curing and then packing them created great prosperity for the town – and many jobs for people.
The industry has fluctuated over time, and now we find it has all but gone. This online exhibition tells the story of the curing industry and how is affected Yarmouth.
Great Yarmouth's Herring Curing Industry
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Did you know?
In November 2003 New Scientist report that herring force air out through their anuses to communicate (not the swim bladder making the noise, as streams of bubbles are emitted at the same time). This noise has been named the ‘Fast Repetitive Tick’.
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Exhibition: Great Yarmouth's Herring Curing Industry
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