Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust
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The Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust (GGIFT) is a small building preservation trust founded in 2010, with the object of preserving the Grade II* listed Ice Factory and initiating a programme of heritage-led regeneration in Grimsby.
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Great GIFT recently completed a project with Associated British Ports & NELC ( supported by National Lottery players and @archhfund.org.uk to restore a 19th Century Grade 2 listed smokehouse and Building 89 Wharncliffe Road, (Fred's Fish) on Grimsby's historic docks (Kasbah HAZ).
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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...
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?
www.bbc.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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...
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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.
February 9, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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.
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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
February 8, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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?...
February 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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?...
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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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🦉The lectures are at 13:00, every Wednesday in February at Leeds Minster. Free & open to all.
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January 25, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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.
🔗 zurl.co/9u0Dz
🦉The lectures are at 13:00, every Wednesday in February at Leeds Minster. Free & open to all.
🔗 zurl.co/9u0Dz
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And in 2026, Mr T still warns you that 22 January is Fake Grimsby Day...
Mr T Says: "I Pity The Fool That Celebrates Great Grimsby Day on 22nd January" - 22 January is Fake Grimsby Day, and Great Grimsby Day is moving to 11th March. grimsbyice.co.uk/grimsbyday.h...
January 21, 2026 at 2:34 PM
And in 2026, Mr T still warns you that 22 January is Fake Grimsby Day...
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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...
In 2008, an advert named January 22 as "Grimsby Day." Jan 22 has no basis in fact or history. But it overshadows 11 March, the actual anniversary of the day Grimsby was granted its charter. So for 2025 we say make 11 March Great Grimsby Day grimsbyice.co.uk/grimsbyday.h...
January 21, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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...
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TOMORROW EVENING! Hope you can join us 👇
January 20, 2026 at 5:54 PM
TOMORROW EVENING! Hope you can join us 👇
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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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A cautionary tale of ambition, ineptitude and fraud featuring a current Emmerdale star. Uncovered by our singing detective correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social
curiosityhull.co.uk/which-hull-r...
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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
curiosityhull.co.uk/which-hull-r...
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
A cautionary tale of ambition, ineptitude and fraud featuring a current Emmerdale star. Uncovered by our singing detective correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social
curiosityhull.co.uk/which-hull-r...
@hulllibraries.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...
January 21, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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...
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Civic Society Christmas Social. £7.50 per person, includes festive buffet, quiz and some great entertainment. Thursday 18 December. Grimsby Town Hall.
December 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Civic Society Christmas Social. £7.50 per person, includes festive buffet, quiz and some great entertainment. Thursday 18 December. Grimsby Town Hall.
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Swizzels Matlow sweet factory, New Mills, Derbyshire, on a winter’s morning, photo by @andrewpbrooks.bsky.social.
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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...
November 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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...
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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...
October 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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...
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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.
November 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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.
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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.
November 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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.
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Dennis Avery paid a visit to the lifeboat that rescued him more than 55 years ago
Ross Tiger skipper recalls harrowing moment he nearly lost his life at sea
www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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.
Today marks 8 years of Mail Rail at The Postal Museum, opening up a small section of the former Post Office Railway beneath the streets of London. I've been with the museum for much of that time, driving the trains and leading tunnel tours before joining the Estates team a couple of years ago.
October 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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.
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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.
October 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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.
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Beach steps left 'hanging' by shifting sands
#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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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.
www.bbc.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Beach steps left 'hanging' by shifting sands
#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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#Lincolnshire #BBCNews
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🚨 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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October 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🚨 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.
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/john-scurr...
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/john-scurr...
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.
October 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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.
50th anniversary of @savetoreuse.bsky.social - youtu.be/nOB_9ifCmx4?...
Building a Movement - SAVE's 50th Anniversary Film
YouTube video by SAVE Britain's Heritage
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October 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
50th anniversary of @savetoreuse.bsky.social - youtu.be/nOB_9ifCmx4?...
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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 😊
www.westpier.co.uk/news/twentie...
www.westpier.co.uk/news/twentie...
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
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October 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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 😊
www.westpier.co.uk/news/twentie...
www.westpier.co.uk/news/twentie...
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Tonight!
Thursday 16 October at 7:15pm - Louise Bowen will be talking about NEL's Museum Artefacts at Grimsby Town Hall. A wide-ranging collection which includes artworks, costumes, ship models, books, social history objects, fishing-related objects and much more. £5 to non-members.
October 16, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Tonight!