Photographs telling the story of North Shields’ fishing industry over the past decade are going on display as part of the town’s 800th anniversary celebrations.
The Harvest from the Deep exhibition is the work of North Shields-based Pete Robinson of Eye of the Tyne Photography, who has spent years building relationships with the town’s fishing community. He has captured around 10,000 images of fishermen out at sea and on the quay, following the process from the boats leaving port through to the fishmonger’s counter.
The photographs, in black and white and colour, capture the long hours, tough conditions, close working relationships, and the love of working at sea.
The exhibition will be held from 22 July to 30 August on the top floor of the Old Low Light Heritage Centre, with panoramic views of the Fish Quay and the mouth of the Tyne.
It is funded by North Shields Cultural Quarter, and is part of the town’s North Shields 800 celebrations.
North Shields Cultural Quarter is part of North Tyneside Council’s ambitious plans for North Shields, enhancing and growing the creative economy. It is supported by the North East Combined Authority.
Photographs by Eye of the Tyne Photography
