Eel traps on the River Thames, Bray, Berkshire, 1885. Artist: Henry Taunt.

Eel traps on the River Thames, Bray, Berkshire, 1885. Artist: Henry Taunt.

2-679-442 - Historic England Archive/Heritage Images

Eel traps on the River Thames, Bray, Berkshire, 1885. A small weir with a channel made from branches with nine eel bucks attached. These bucks, made from woven willow, were lowered into the river during a particular season where eels would be caught in the basket.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Henry Taunt: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Berkshire

  1. 51 31 00 N , 001 20 00 W

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Trade & Industry Agriculture & Fishing

Science & Nature Geographical Features

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4961x3806
File Size : 18,440kb


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  1. cc76_00240.tif
  1. 0250006920
  1. 2-679-442
  1. 2679442
  1. cc76_00240.tif


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