Gavin Atkin's weblog for the sort of people who like looking inside boat sheds. It's about old boats, traditional boats, boat building, restoration, the sea and the North Kent Coast
I’ve been interested in the life and songs of Winterton fisherman Sam Larner for a great many years, so was very pleased to come across this weblog about old Sam and his community, and which describes so clearly how singing and step dancing were an important and respected aspect of life. Sam was an outstanding singer and raconteur, … Continue reading “Sam Larner and his community”
Many of us are thinking of Christmas presents, so here’s a little recommendation from me, priced at just £16. Sam Larner (1878 – 1965) was a fisherman who lived at Winterton who late in life became legendary for the quality of his singing of old songs, and his extensive repertoire. This pair of award winning … Continue reading “Recommended CD: Sam Larner, the singing fisherman of Winterton”
Look what I’ve found! YouTubes in which Sam Larner, who spent his working life aboard drifters fishing for herring off the East Coast of Scotland and England, talks about his life and work, and sings the old songs. That particular fishery largely died out in the late 50s, so stand by to be fascinated, I … Continue reading “Sam Larner, herring fisherman, talks and sings”