Havelok the Dane

Ancient legend In Charles Whistler’s book, Havelok the Dane, Grim was a merchant who had been trading with England. He frequently visited Saltfleet, which was a prosperous port, and Tetney. He lived on the west coast of Denmark where the king was Gunnar Kirkeban. Grim’s Jarl was a man called Sigurd, who was a counsellorContinue reading “Havelok the Dane”

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?”