Herring Fair (1957)

Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Herring fair revived at Great Yarmouth. There is extensive documentation detailing attendees of Herring banquet, brief history of the fair, itinery and programme. 2 GV’s. Two lines of trawlers moored side by side in dockyard. MS. Three men unloading boxes of fish onto quay. CU. Crates of herrings being hoisted from a hold. Various shots, three men unloading crates of fish covering them with ice, and loading onto lorry. MS. Trawler moored with nets hanging from boom. 2 Cu’s man repairing net. High angle shot line of trawlers. CU. LS. 2 men hoisting flag. MS. Trawler at sea. Travelling shot, dockside. LS. Trawler with sail hoisted, passing lighthouse. LS. Herring Fleet at sea. LS. Destroyer dressed overall. Various shots Herring fleet sailing past destroyer. 2 Cu’s. Naval officer taking salute. Various shots herring fleet passing destroyer with crew at attention on deck. LS. Fleet at sea. CU. Trawler dressed overall carrying sail, passing camera. (Orig. Neg.) Note: