Author Archives: Grimsby Tours

What’s in a name?

Or how some people get wound up simply because they don’t believe it’s true! The Kasbah Since it was announced an area on Grimsby Docks was being reenergised and it was going by the name The Kasbah, people have been going apoplectic on social media channels. They have accused others, who have heard it beingContinue reading “What’s in a name?”

Dorothy Sheffield

A member of the Sheffield family, Dorothy was the daughter of a baronet. Her ancestor had built Buckingham House, later to become Buckingham Palace. She was to marry into one of the wealthiest families in England, never imaging that one day she would become a Viscountess. Dorothy Marie Isolde was born on 23 April 1878.Continue reading “Dorothy Sheffield”

Who was Grim?

Grim – the founding father of Grimsby and saviour of Havelok. What truth is there in the legendary tale of how a Danish fisherman saved the Prince of Denmark and founded an English settlement? Many will remember the statue (above) sited at Nun’s Corner outside the Grimsby Institute. It was commissioned in 1973. Built ofContinue reading “Who was Grim?”

Sir Alec Black

Born on 23 December 1872, Alec Black was another of Grimsby’s great philanthropists. Alick Black was born in Grimsby, his mother was Charlotte nee Fox, the youngest daughter of John Charles Fox. As a child he lived at 69 Cleethorpe Road which on the 1881 census shows his mother working as a confectioner. He hadContinue reading “Sir Alec Black”

Sir George Doughty

One of the great philanthropists in Grimsby was George Doughty. From humble beginnings to becoming a knight, the town was at the heart of everything he did. Who was he? In his life he worked as merchant, ship owner and was a partner in Hagerup, Doughty and Co. He was also a carpenter and hadContinue reading “Sir George Doughty”

Why come on a tour?

Grimsby and its fellow towns and villages have a rich and interesting history. From those early settlers who came upon a marsh landscape to the builders of the port, there are stories to tell. Guided tours The guided tours have been running for many years and were borne out of my love for history andContinue reading “Why come on a tour?”

Cure All

In 1845 a horse bought for £50 from a sale won the Grand National against the odds. That horse was Cure All, owned and rode by William Loft. William was a gentleman farmer from Healing. He lived at The Rookery , which still stands in the Lincolnshire village today, though it is no longer aContinue reading “Cure All”