Old Arbroath
Old Arbroath by Fiona Scharlau, published by Stenlake in 2001, presents a vivid depiction of the fishing community in Arbroath through evocative imagery. This 48-page book captures the daily lives of both children and adults who relied on the sea for their livelihoods, showcasing scenes such as fishwife Liza Swan carrying her heavy creel and children baiting lines with bare feet.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of various aspects of life in Arbroath, including leisure activities like rides on Kerr’s miniature trains and gatherings at the former open-air swimming pool. The book also documents significant historical events, such as the arrival of the first German plane to crash in Scotland during World War II and a fundraising day for Arbroath Infirmary. Through its collection of photographs, this edition offers insights into the rural, industrial, and commercial life of this historic town.
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Evocative pictures of Arbroath’s fishing community give a realistic portrayal of what life was like for the children and adults who depended on the sea for a living. There’s fishwife Liza Swan carrying her heavy creel, and children with bare feet sitting on the ground baiting lines. Elsewhere in the book Arbroath is featured at play, with children enjoying a ride on one of Kerr’s miniature trains, and crowds at the former open air swimming pool. All sorts of events, such as the arrival of the first German plane to crash in Scotland during the Second World War, and a fund-raising day for Arbroath Infirmary, are included, along with myriad pictures of rural, industrial and commercial life in this historic town.
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