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Grimsby Collection (page 2)

Exploring the vibrant heritage of Grimsby: from Blundell Park Art to the iconic Grimsby No 2 Fish Dock, this town is steeped in history

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Her Majestys Visit to Hull and Grimsby (engraving)

Her Majestys Visit to Hull and Grimsby (engraving)
1607812 Her Majestys Visit to Hull and Grimsby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Visit to Hull and Grimsby)

Background imageGrimsby Collection: The Look-out Riots at Grimsby (litho)

The Look-out Riots at Grimsby (litho)
1628369 The Look-out Riots at Grimsby (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Look-out Riots at Grimsby)

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Mr George Doughty (b / w photo)

Mr George Doughty (b / w photo)
1063584 Mr George Doughty (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr George Doughty)

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Alfred Mellor Watkin, Esquire (engraving)

Alfred Mellor Watkin, Esquire (engraving)
1049603 Alfred Mellor Watkin, Esquire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Mellor Watkin, Esquire, MP for Grimsby)

Background imageGrimsby Collection: The Right Hon Edward Heneage (colour litho)

The Right Hon Edward Heneage (colour litho)
612839 The Right Hon Edward Heneage (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon Edward Heneage, Grimsby, 17 December 1887, Vanity Fair)

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Mr Alfred Mellor Watkin, MP for Grimsby (engraving)

Mr Alfred Mellor Watkin, MP for Grimsby (engraving)
1589605 Mr Alfred Mellor Watkin, MP for Grimsby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Alfred Mellor Watkin, MP for Grimsby)

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Her Majestys Visit to Hull and Grimsby (engraving)

Her Majestys Visit to Hull and Grimsby (engraving)
1607809 Her Majestys Visit to Hull and Grimsby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Visit to Hull and Grimsby)

Background imageGrimsby Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales at Grimsby (engraving)

The Prince and Princess of Wales at Grimsby (engraving)
1099693 The Prince and Princess of Wales at Grimsby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince and Princess of Wales at Grimsby)

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Grimsby fish market, Lincolnshire. 26th September 1963

Grimsby fish market, Lincolnshire. 26th September 1963

Background imageGrimsby Collection: PS Lincoln Castle, paddle steamer, which ferried passengers across the Humber from

PS Lincoln Castle, paddle steamer, which ferried passengers across the Humber from the 1941 until 1978, pictured in Port of Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, 1983

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Combined fleet invasion exercise. The fleet in the Grimsby roads. 1934

Combined fleet invasion exercise. The fleet in the Grimsby roads. 1934

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Fishing feature in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. Auctioneer Sam Bee raises his hand

Fishing feature in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. Auctioneer Sam Bee raises his hand and another lot of Cod from the Icelandic trawler August is sold to one of the buyers who surround him. 12th April 1961

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Stoke v Grimsby. league match, Saturday 5th October 1957

Stoke v Grimsby. league match, Saturday 5th October 1957. Final score: Stoke 4-1 Grimsby Stokes first goal from a shot by Kelly, goes into the corner of the net

Background imageGrimsby Collection: View of one of the many L. N. E. R. Dock tugs, used to take trawlers

View of one of the many L. N. E. R. Dock tugs, used to take trawlers
View of one of the many L.N.E.R. Dock tugs, used to take trawlers and other dock shipping through the dock area; Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Canada, Ontario, Grimsby. Peach orchard blooming in spring

Canada, Ontario, Grimsby. Peach orchard blooming in spring. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Miles M. 14A Hawk Trainer Mk. 3 G-AJRT

Miles M. 14A Hawk Trainer Mk. 3 G-AJRT
Miles M.14A Hawk Trainer 3 G-AJRT (msn 7183). Previously Magister L8288 with the Royal Air Force. Withdrawn from use on 3 September 1962 when owned by Grimsby flying Club. Date: 1950s

Background imageGrimsby Collection: North East Lincolnshire DN31 1 Map

North East Lincolnshire DN31 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North East Lincolnshire DN31 1

Background imageGrimsby Collection: French Leave, Prince of Wales Theatre, Grimsby

French Leave, Prince of Wales Theatre, Grimsby, depicting the character Lieutenant Harry Graham. 1921

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Grimsby - Mother and young daughter in Sunday best

Grimsby - Mother and young daughter in Sunday best
Grimsby - Mother and young daughter in their Sunday best (note the fur coat and leather gloves) pose for a studio portrait photograph with some rather unusual box-shaped props/seating. Date: 1935

Background imageGrimsby Collection: One of two Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwinds from ?B??

One of two Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwinds from ?B??
One of two Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwinds from ?B? Flight of No.202 Squadron, RAF Lecconfield, which rescued a seaman from the French trawler Batiss

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Naval Trawler, HMS Liffy alongside a Grimsby fishing vessel in Grimsby Docks, 1937

Naval Trawler, HMS Liffy alongside a Grimsby fishing vessel in Grimsby Docks, 1937
A Naval Trawler (H.M.S. Liffy) alongside a Grimsby fisihing vessel in Grimsby Docks, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Entering Grimsby Docks at the end of a North Sea voyage is the fishing vessel Saurian, 1937

Entering Grimsby Docks at the end of a North Sea voyage is the fishing vessel Saurian, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Background imageGrimsby Collection: A petrol station forecourt, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters

A petrol station forecourt, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
A petrol station forecourt, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 1965. The Ross service station in Grimsby, from which they ran a car rental agency

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Sugg Sport shop, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters

Sugg Sport shop, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Sugg Sport shop, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 1960.The Victoria Street branch of Sugg Sports in Grimsby. Frank Howe Sugg (1862-1933) was one of the few sportsmen to achieve a Derbyshire double

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Bomb damage, Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby, WW2

Bomb damage, Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby, WW2
Remains of the Bon Marche Stores in Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby, following a bombing raid on 13-14 June 1943

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Priestley / Chelsea F ball

Priestley / Chelsea F ball
J Priestley, Half Back for Chelsea and Grimsby Town

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Grimsby Town Hall Cycling Club Victorian period

Grimsby Town Hall Cycling Club Victorian period

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Town Hall, Grimsby

Town Hall, Grimsby

Background imageGrimsby Collection: The Beach, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

The Beach, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
The Beach, Cleethorpes, near Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Boys Crabbing

Boys Crabbing
Three boys in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - skippers of the future, fishing for crabs from the pier of the Corporation Bridge across the River Freshney. Date: 1950s

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Union Workhouse, Grimsby, Lincolnshire

Union Workhouse, Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Entrance gateway to the Grimsby Union workhouse on Scartho Road, Grimsby (then in Lincolnshire, now in South Humberside). The buildings, opened in 1894, were designed by H.C. Scaping

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Back to Back Slums

Back to Back Slums
Typical Victorian back to back slum houses, with tiny back yards, Bath Street area of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Scheduled for demolition under Town Planning

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Daniel Doyle, Scottish footballer

Daniel Doyle, Scottish footballer
Daniel Doyle (1864-1918), who played for many football teams including East Stirlingshire, Hibernian, Sunderland, Grimsby Town, Bolton Wanderers, Everton, Celtic and the Scotland national team. 1890s

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Cruises to Norway

Cruises to Norway
The Orient liner Otranto in a Norwegian fjord : her home port is Grimsby, Humberside (England) Date: circa 1910

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Grimsby Harbour

Grimsby Harbour
A view of deep-sea fishing boats lined up alongside Grimsby Quay Date: 1949

Background imageGrimsby Collection: High Street, Great Limber, Grimsby, England

High Street, Great Limber, Grimsby, England
High Street, Great Limber, Grimsby, near Keelby, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1918

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Theatre Pageant, Grimsby, England

Theatre Pageant, Grimsby, England
Theatre Pageant, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageGrimsby Collection: Wolseley Siddeley Vintage Car, Louth, England

Wolseley Siddeley Vintage Car, Louth, England
Wolseley Siddeley Vintage Car, Louth, near Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Lincoln registration. Date: 1910s



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Exploring the vibrant heritage of Grimsby: from Blundell Park Art to the iconic Grimsby No 2 Fish Dock, this town is steeped in history. Wander through the charming streets of Grimsby, where echoes of its trawler past can still be felt. The captivating artwork 'A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby' by Fortunio Matania transports you back to a time when fishing was at its peak. Witness the harmonious blend of tradition and progress as the first locomotive passes Great Grimsby Church, marking a new era for transportation. Grimsby's love for animals shines through with events like Crufts 2017 and Crufts 2019 - showcasing the best breeds and gundogs that grace this town. But it's not just about competitions; it also values community spirit. Firefighters outside their mobile kitchen during World War II symbolize resilience and unity in times of adversity. Nestled in Lincolnshire, England, The Pontoon offers breathtaking views while fishermen bring in their catch of cod - a testament to Grimsby's enduring connection with the sea. As you explore this lively town, let yourself be captivated by its rich history and warm-hearted inhabitants.