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Tich Jenkinson Landing Crabs at Filey

The shores of Filey Brigg cough up surplus amounts of crab –much to the fishermen’s delight.

Non-Fiction 1974 10 mins Silent

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Overview

Cresting the waves and delivering the catch - it’s all in a good day’s work for the fisherman of Filey. Filmed at the ‘Crab Hole,’ one of Yorkshire’s finest fishing spots, its famous rocky waters offer a bountiful supply of fresh seafood. Following the process from sea to shore, crabs are caught, hauled to land, heaped into boxes, transported and cleaned, ready for lunch.

Attracting fishermen, geologists, bird experts and hikers, Filey Brigg is a natural wonder. The brigg itself, located just north of the bay, refers to the long rock face which juts out into the sea. The area has become popular within the angling community for its plentiful produce, especially cod, which can be caught all year round. The famous crab hole, where this film took place is perhaps the best fishing mark at Filey Brigg. Founded in 1922, the town’s angling society is one of the oldest in the UK, placing fishing at the heart of Filey’s community for decades.