Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust

A town crier is needed to help celebrate Great Grimsby day The unpaid and unofficial voluntary role is for one day only.

BBC Local News covers search for Town Crier www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A tradiitional Town Crier or Bellman

Have you got what it takes to be Town Crier. Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society is looking for a Town Crier for Great Grimsby Day grimsbyice.co.uk/grimsbytownc...

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What does the future hold for Scotland's giant cranes? Four giant structures beside the Clyde are impressive symbols of Scotland's industrial heritage, but who will pay for their upkeep?

What does the future hold for Scotland's giant cranes? Giant cantilever cranes date from the beginning of the 20th century, when Scotland led the world in shipbuilding and engineering. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Last year saw fantastic support for the move of GREAT GRIMSBY DAY, to the Charter Day of 11 March. This year we're looking for more of you to join in. Grimsby was made great by the ordinary men and women who made it to the end of each working day and we want to celebrate them.

Thursday February 19th 7.15pm. Paul King - Railways and how I came to write about them. Paul King is a published author with a life-long passion for railways. Our monthly Talks at Grimsby Town Hall start at 7.15pm with a short update about GCDCS' activities.), £5 for non-members

After you've watched the 1967 film, a reminder that we have an interview with Alan Bridges, the last cooper of Grimsby Ice Factory and probably the last cooper on Grimsby Docks over here youtu.be/E9F2qcC8xPo?...

Here's Dr Kevin Grady to tell you about his first lecture in the 2026 Leeds in Your Lunch Hour Series, '1626 and All That'.

🦉The lectures are at 13:00, every Wednesday in February at Leeds Minster. Free & open to all.

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And in 2026, Mr T still warns you that 22 January is Fake Grimsby Day...

And in 2026 we continue to say, don't be fooled on 22 January by Fake Grimsby Day, 11 March 2026 is the real Great Grimsby Day...

TOMORROW EVENING! Hope you can join us 👇

Which Hull Record Label Killed The Pop Career Of A 70s TV Tough Guy?

A cautionary tale of ambition, ineptitude and fraud featuring a current Emmerdale star. Uncovered by our singing detective correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social

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Don't be a Fake Grimsby Day Fool on 22 January - remember the real Great Grimsby Day is Charter Day of 11 March 2026 grimsbyice.co.uk/grimsbyday.h...

Civic Society Christmas Social. £7.50 per person, includes festive buffet, quiz and some great entertainment. Thursday 18 December. Grimsby Town Hall.

Swizzels Matlow sweet factory, New Mills, Derbyshire, on a winter’s morning, photo by @andrewpbrooks.bsky.social.

Reminder that Andrew Martin will be talking at Cleethorpes Town Hall, Friday 21 November from 10:30 to 12:pm about his book TO THE SEA BY TRAIN. Very limited tickets now at £2.50 each. www.tickettailor.com/events/cleet...

Some of Andrew Martin's 'Steam Detective' novels - Andrew will be at Cleethorpes Town Hall on Friday 21st November, talking about his new book TO THE SEA BY TRAIN. @grimsbycleecivic.bsky.social - Tickets £2.50 from Cleethorpes Promenado's www.tickettailor.com/events/cleet...

Correction: talk is by trainer, Kev Blackett. All other details the same - Thursday night at 7:15pm. Grimsby Town Hall. Talk about Grimsby Amateur Boxing Club. £5 to non-members.

Thursday 20 November at 7:15 pm, Grimsby Town Hall. Dave and Linda Raworth talk about Grimsby Amateur Boxing Club. Founded in 1972, the club operates from The Old Scout Hut, Ainslie Street and facilitates valuable work with young people. £5 to non-members.

Ross Tiger skipper recalls harrowing moment he nearly lost his life at sea

Dennis Avery paid a visit to the lifeboat that rescued him more than 55 years ago

Had a great trip on the mail train with Friends of the Barton Line back in 2019 - a bit of a tight squeeze but great fun.

50008 & 50007 on the blocks at Cleethorpes during a short break.

50007 at Cleethorpes looking very nice in its BR Large Logo livery.

37901 off the end of the platfrom at Cleethorpes. The loco provided assistance around the Barton-on-Humber and Immingham areas

The tour brochure for UK Railtours 'The Brick and Tile' railtour.

The end of a successful day onboard UK Railtours 'The Brick and Tile' railtour. 50008 & 50007 leading the way to Cleethorpes with 37901 providing assistance along the Barton-on-Humber branch and around the Port of Immingham.

Cleethorpes beach steps left 'hanging' by shifting sands The local council has advised people to stay well away while it works to resolve the issue.

Beach steps left 'hanging' by shifting sands

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Contemporary leaflet protesting against the discrimination shown again a young black volunteering for the Women's Land Army in 1943.

🚨 Amelia King, volunteering for the Women's Land Army in 1943, was rejected by Essex farmers. This week's Substack post on John Scurr House in Stepney looks at the racial discrimination suffered by residents and its later redevelopment.
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Excitement at #Cleethorpes train station as UK Railtours Brick and Tile charter train arrives from London with optional detour setting off for Immingham Docks and Barton-on-Humber.

YouTube video by SAVE Britain's Heritage Building a Movement - SAVE's 50th Anniversary Film

50th anniversary of @savetoreuse.bsky.social - youtu.be/nOB_9ifCmx4?...

Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture - 23rd October 2025 - West Pier Trust Based on Kathryn's new book of the same title, this talk explores how seaside buildings changed between 1920 and 2000. Though this period covers both the

This Thursday I'll be in #Brighton talking about my new book at the West Pier Centre. Do pop along if you're in the area 😊

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Grimbarians' eventbrite page for Humberlands Photography Festival www.eventbrite.com/cc/humberlan...

This week GGIFT is hosting an exhibition by #Grimbarians in our Building 89 on Wharncliffe Road, Grimsby Docks as part of their Humberlands Photography Festival. More details at www.eventbrite.com/cc/humberlan...