FISHING: IN WATERS OFF CORNWALL AND THE SCILLY ISLES

Through the lens of Jon Tonks, witness the stories of fishermen preserving livelihoods, culture, and marine life; all nourished by our shared waters. These tales of changing tides and traditions form our tenth We Feed The UK story.

Beneath the rolling waves of the Cornish coast, an ancient bond between people and sea is unravelling. We have lived in balance with our oceans for millennia, but their bounties are ebbing. Jon Tonks has been documenting his encounters with the fishing world, and those trying to act more sustainably along the Cornish coastline.

We are deeply honoured to share Jon’s powerful images in a long exhibition titled A Fish Called Julie at the Martin Parr Foundation.

The exhibition launches with a party on 3 April 2025. Join us as we celebrate this vibrant exhibition and its inspiring subjects. The launch will feature live poetry from Hot Poet Chris Redmond. His poem Enough Fish Enough reminds us to honour the sea’s rhythms and the life it nurtures, above and below the waterline.

The exhibition is free to attend, and the gallery is open Thursday to Sunday 10:00 – 17:00. No need to book.

The book We Feed The UK, featuring this work, will be published 1st June and is available for pre-order now.