Historic images from across the borough
Showing fisherman and the famous Lancashire Nobby fishing boat.
| Comments | The Lancashire Nobby originated in Morecambe Bay and Southport and was used form the 1840s. In the 19th century Southport was expanding as a coastal town and the visitor appetite for shellfish grew. The Lancashire Nobby was adapted to suit conditions of the area and meet the growing demand to trawl for shrimp. |
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| Location | Southport |
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| Photograph ID | NS_P96_81 |
