Grimsby steeped in Scandinavian history. Our language is filled with words that our Danish forebears would recognise. Take the suffix -gate on streets DeansGATE, WellowGATE, BrighowGATE, CarterGATE and the lost streets of FlotterGATE, and BaxterGATE. The suffix -Gate comes from the Scandinavian GATA and can also be traced to Anglo Saxon GEATA. It means aContinue reading “Grimsby Streets”
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Star of stage and screen
Grimsby saw a star of the stage and screen shine bright in the 20th Century. She even starred in Hitchcock’s films. Violet Sutcliffe Farebrother was born in the town on 22 August 1888. Her father Ernest was the town’s architect and surveyor, and Farebrother Street is named after him. She had two brothers. ErnestContinue reading “Star of stage and screen”
Lived for the day
My motto has always been ‘today’ and perhaps it is a very good thing for me Grimsby’s World War One fighter ace Bert ‘Chips’ Wood lived for the day. He joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1916 and had 13 confirmed aerial victories. Unheard of when the average life expectancy of an RFC pilot wasContinue reading “Lived for the day”
Why you should look up
When you take a walk look up to the rooftops and marvel at what’s above ground.
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?”
Guided Tours around North East Lincolnshire 