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Discover tales of local history, hear stories from ex-fishermen and uncover treasures from the collection
The Sinking of the Leicester City
An extract from ‘Cleethorpes, Grimsby Central Hall, and Fishing Memories’ by Rosita Bird recounts the tragic tale of the Grimsby trawler, the Leicester City.
Rosita Bird
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The Vikings are here!
Children are getting to know Grim in the latest popular exhibition at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
Sarah Spencer
Collection Highlight: ‘An Old Boundary Mark’ by William Richard Bunting
Brad Arliss, our Art Collection volunteer, discusses a painting in the collection which depicts a scene from Grimsby’s East Marsh in the 19th century
Brad Arliss
Trawlermen’s Tales: Bob Formby’s Early Years as Skipper
Delve into the story behind one of the Grimsby’s trawlermen and find out how he became a skipper
Chloe James
Collection Highlight: Miniature Apron
Our Community Curator discusses a miniature apron in our collection, and what it can tell us about the lives working-class girls in the Victorian period
Chloe James
Trawlermen’s Tales: Bob Formby’s Chilling Iceberg Incident
Bob talks about the dangers of trawling and recalls some of the most dangerous moments
Chloe James
New Acquisition: J. W. Webster’s Diary
A look at a new addition to the museum’s collection: the diary recording the exploits of a Grimsby Trawler, the Minoru II, during the First World War.
Alistair Eachus
Collection Highlight: Medieval Annular Brooch
A look at a tiny silver brooch with an inscription of love from Medieval Grimsby.
Chloe James
Introduction to the museum’s collection
A brief introduction to the collection of objects the North East Lincolnshire Museums Service cares for
Chloe James
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