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1. History of Grimsby
One of Grimsby's fine historical buildings is the Town Hall, which was completed in 1888 to be used as a police station and magistrates' court, complete with cells. The beautiful glazed windows of the council chamber tell the stories of families and individuals of Grimsby as well as the town's military and industrial history. The docks have played an important part in Grimsby's...Read more
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2. Now in Grimsby
Grimsby is on the north-east coast of Lincolnshire, where the Humber Estuary meets the North Sea. The town is still a thriving fishing port, although this industry is in decline. New industries becoming strong in the town are food processing, pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals and tourism. The dock and waterfront areas of Grimsby have been neglected in recent history and projec...Read more
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3. Events in Grimsby
Lit.com is an annual literature and comedy festival covering the North East Lincolnshire area. The celebration runs throughout the month of October and features workshops, poetry readings, talks, children's events, stand up comedy and touring theatre. Family Sunday Music Festival takes place in Meridian Park, in nearby Cleethorpes. The one-day event provides live music on two s...Read more
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4. Attractions in Grimsby
Time Trap is an attraction based in the unlikely location of the prison cells at Grimsby Town Hall. Visitors are taken on a journey through the history of Grimsby in the corridors and stairways containing many of the town's treasures. The Fishing Heritage Centre uses interactive displays, sights, smells and sounds to tell Grimsby's maritime history. The museum is based at the h...Read more
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5. Things To Do in Grimsby
Peoples Park is in the centre of Grimsby and includes 10 acres of land containing a lake, grassed area, avenue of trees, bowling greens and croquet lawn. The Holy Trinity and St Mary Church is the oldest building in Grimsby and dates back to before 1000AD. Visitors can see the 11th century Saxon tower and stained glass windows. Grimsby Leisure Centre includes an ice rink, leisu...Read more
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6. Business in Grimsby
The Grimsby Top Town Market is an indoor market containing around 80 stalls. The market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A farmers' market takes place in Victoria Street on the third Friday of every month. The Freshney Place Shopping Centre is in the centre of the town and contains over 100 shops including many high street names. The centre also has restau...Read more
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7. Transport in Grimsby
The main A roads into Grimsby are the A16, from the south, the A46 from the south-west and the A180, which joins the M180 to the west. Humberside is the nearest airport to Grimsby and takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. Manchester Airport takes about one and a half hours to reach by car. Grimsby Train Station has good services to the rest of the UK. A direct train to Lond...Read more
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8. Entertainment in Grimsby
Grimsby Auditorium is the largest theatre in the area and has a busy and varied programme of concerts and shows as well as hosting social events and television broadcasting. Grimsby Town Hall is a smaller venue that hosts concerts, seminars and exhibitions on a regular basis. The Caxton Theatre and Arts Centre is run by amateur theatre group The Caxton Theatre.
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9. Famous Landmarks in Grimsby
Grimsby Dock Tower, built in 1852, dominates the town's skyline. The 309ft tower is said to have been based on the Palazzo Publico in Sienna, Italy. The structure is a Grade I listed building.
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10. Interesting Facts about Grimsby
Residents of Grimsby are happy to tell the story that the Dock Tower is built on foundations of cotton wool. The tower actually has much more solid foundations, but the story comes from the fact that the import of raw cotton through the docks is probably what paid for the tower to be built.
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Grimsby Blog
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Thousands of free tickets for Olympic show
Thousands of free tickets are being handed out to residents for an Olympic celebration. Residents in North East Lincolnshire have been invited to apply for the 8,000 tickets, which will be allocated through a ballot system. The huge Olympic celebration is being held at the Meridian Park Showground in Cleethorpes on June 26 to mark the torch relay travelling through the region. The event will be staged by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and …
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Publishing success for student
Young writing student Zoe Adams has had her first taste of success after seeing her work published in a new book. Zoe, 19, a student at the Grimsby Institute, has received the first copy of Ten Silver Bullets, an anthology of horror stories containing her own work Pawprints on a Heart. She said: “”I’m still gobsmacked that the story has been chosen for the anthology. When I found out it was actually being published I screamed a lot. “Pawprints on …
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Sport Relief success
Fundraisers in all shapes, sizes and ages turned up to raise money for Sport Relief. Runners could choose routes of one, three and six miles along the seafront at Cleethorpes to raise money for the appeal. Jason Neilson, 39, of Grimsby, dressed up as Scooby Doo to run the six-mile race. He said: “I just wanted to do it in a full fancy dress. Last year I did the Humberston Fun Run as a caveman and the year before that …
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Heart unit gets go-ahead
A new heart unit should be up and running next year in Grimsby after being given the go-ahead. The multi-million pound Cardiology Special Procedures Unit will be built at the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital. The Big Red Heart Appeal is being run in the town to raise cash for the specialist equipment that will be needed, while the building work is being funded by the NHS. The appeal has already raised £71,542, but much more is needed. A gamma …
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Grimsby News
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Riding the crest of a wave on a sea of success - This is Grimsby
IT WAS the work with what lies
and lives beneath the waves
Britain once claimed to rule
that brought the top accolades
flowing at a Queen's Diamond
Jubilee themed Northern
Lincolnshire Business Awards
2012. Dredging specialist Humber
Work Boats, ... (This is
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DONCASTER ROVERS: Local friendly again as Rovers stick with tradition - The Star
By Steve Hossack The only
difference to recent years is
that the game, against as of yet
an unnamed side, is expected to
take place during the second
week of pre-season training,
with July 14 having been
pencilled in - just four days
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Kickboxer Joe Axcell, 12, to carry Olympic Torch through Grimsby - This is Grimsby
GRIMSBY'S very own 12-year-old
world champion kickboxer has
been selected to carry the
Olympic Torch through his
hometown. Joe Axcell, a member
of Grimsby Freestyle Kickboxing
Club, was nominated for the
honour by his teachers at Oasis
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Aron on a roll after job offer - thanks to Telegraph campaign - This is Grimsby
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Scunthorpe and Barton Town cricketers enjoy good wins but Alkborough and ... - This is Scunthorpe
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Footballing legend John Hartson at Artie White Sports Dinner - This is Grimsby
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