Smoke House

Mark68, on March 31, 2008, said:

Smoking Kippers since the 1800's

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AXOTA, on April 12, 2008, said:

The aroma from this smokehouse is so appetizing.

This area of the town was traditionally the home of many fisherfolk. Lots of activity related to fishing occured here in the houses. Mussels were skeined for baiting the Long lines, nets were repaired and hung out to dry. Almost every house had a storage area for crabpots. The fishy smell on hot summer days was none too pleasant. In the winter, it was a different smell, from the smoke of a hundred Coal fires.

Cheers Mark

Jim

Sarah Graham, on April 14, 2008, said:

You get a real whiff of the past from this shot - thanks for sharing it, Mark, & thanks for your illuminating comment, too, Jim!

Mark68, on April 15, 2008, said:

Thanks Sarah. Thanks Jim, its really good to get a bit of a local History, makes the pictures even better! Thanks.