Liquid Silver emulsion on watercolour paper

Tide gauges were essential tools for fishermen, dock workers, and mariners, helping them navigate changing water levels and tidal flows.

The sea's rhythms dictated life along the coast - when boats could sail, when cargo could be unloaded, and when the day's catch would come ashore. Over time, structures like this became layered with nature's touch, the seaweed and salt marking the passage of years.