Ayr fish quay 1970

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The photograph on this page of Ayr fish quay 1970 by Mary and Angus Hogg as part of the Geograph project.

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Ayr fish quay 1970

Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: Unknown

Ayr South Harbour was a busy fishing port in 1970 when this shot was taken. Ivan Boardley was a well-known name in fish marketing and distribution, handling the old-style wooden fish boxes that are shown piled up on the quayside.

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Image Location

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Latitude
55.466447
Longitude
-4.636712