Record

Reference Number	C/P/723
Archive Centre	Caithness
Title	Photographs of Wick Fish Mart and historical notes
Date	c.1920-1930, 1996-1997
Description	Copies of three black and white photographs [from the Johnston Collection?] of Wick Fish Mart or Herring Mart c.1920s or 1930s: exterior; exterior with crowd; and what seems to be an auction taking place. Also two sheets of historical notes about the Fish Mart
Administrative History	The Fish Mart which opened in 1891 was the first in Scotland specifically built for the auction of herrings. The building was finally abandoned in the 1960s and fell into decay; recently restored by the Wick Society.
Access Status	Open
Access Conditions	Available in Caithness Archives searchroom

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