We haven’t had many special festivals in Grimsby – none that I can recall, unless you include some of the events that have been held in People’s Park or the Fish Docks Open Day. This weekend (Saturday 17 July) we can all look forward to celebrating the town and its connection with the sea. TheContinue reading “Festival of the Sea – Grimsby”
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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”
Guided Tours around North East Lincolnshire 