These photos are a collection of photographs right through the years, the docks, the fish auction halls, trawlers and the people who lived and breathed the fishing way of life. Through the heady days of rammed docks and fish landings to the devastating eras of Cod Wars which contributed to the eventual collapse of the industry, the photos are a snapshot of a thriving port.
In case you missed them: 25 retro pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1964
25. Fishing Nostalgia
Fleetwood Docks of yesteryear - trawlermen are pictured at work. Unloading fish are Roy Clark, Frank Thornton, Bill Gawne and, just visible at the back, Nils Hanson. This was mid to late 60s Photo: Submit
27. Fishing Nostalgia
Countless dock workers will remember this level crossing - known as the Dock Gates. If they were closed to let a train through it could be an excuse for being late for work. Photo: National World
28. Fishing Nostalgia
Pictured by the funnel of the trawler Goth, at Fleetwood Docks, are (from left), Evelyn Laird, Harry Dingle, Vera Roney, Angela Manson and Bill Edwards Photo: National World
