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Graeme Rigby
Author and lifelong herring enthusiast; wrote Rigby’s Encyclopaedia of the Herring (Hurst, 2025) and has produced related radio and website projects over decades of research.
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Nov 3, 2025
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Graeme Rigby, "Rigby’s Encyclopaedia of the Herring" (Hurst Publishers, 2025)
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Graeme Rigby, a passionate herring enthusiast and author of the newly released encyclopaedia, dives into the fascinating world of herrings. He discusses the staggering numbers of herring shoals—up to a trillion! Rigby explores the historical significance of herring trade, especially the Dutch dominance, and its quirky cultural presence, from poetry to plays. He even reveals the mysteries behind red herrings and shares intriguing recipes like Herring Under a Fur Coat, proving that this fish is far more than just a staple in the sea!
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