Grimsby: A brief history Grimsby has tons of history we have yet to share! Let's start at the beginning...
The middle ages Going way back to the ninth century AD, a village was discovered by the Danes, the old Danish word for village would have been 'by', the area may have been labelled Grim's by or Grimmr's by or village. By the time the Domesday Book arrived (1086) the population in Grimsby was peaking over 200 - during the middle ages, this was considered a sizeable village. That village then grew into a port as a result of it standing a nearby a river named the Haven, flowing in to the Humber. The Haven aptly named as it was a haven for shipping during an approaching storm, essentially being a natural place to build a port. It made sense for Grimsby to become a fishing port. During the twelfth century, Grimsby has transformed into a small, busy port. Goods such as timber from Norway and wine were brought over from Spain and France, along with coal from the Newcastle coast. The thirteenth century saw the arrival of friars, similar to monks, rather than withdrawing from the world, they would actively go out and preach. Come fifteenth century and the Haven began to split up, leading Grimsby down a slow path of decline. Fifteen and eighteen hundreds Throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth century Grimsby continued to decline, along with the population. The year of 1556 saw the wooden bridge be replaced by a stronger stone one. Grimsby, like every other Tudor town, suffered from the plague that swept the nation, reaching severity in 1590/91. During the late eighteenth century, Grimsby town revived somewhat with the resurrection of a Town Hall in 1780. Nineteenth century In 1801, the small town's population had 1,524 and thus began is rapid growth in population: by 1831, just over 4,000 and by the end of that year it doubled. The end of the nineteenth century saw the population of Grimsby grow to 75,000! Twentieth century 1931 saw another surge in growth to 92,000, then levelling off with not much increase through the twentieth century. The first public library to be opened in the town was in 1900. New shopping centres came about in during
that century also: Abbeygate Shopping Centre was built in 1984, Freshney Shopping Centre in 1989 and the National Fishing Heritage Centre opened in 1991. Currently, Grimsby's population is 87,000. We hope you enjoyed our post covering a brief historical view of the town Beeches Hotel is situated in! Please visit our hotel in Grimsby, the Grimsby hotel and restaurant, for further information and fun things to do in the area.
8 things about Grimsby you might not know
Oh England you’re fair, but there’s none to compare with my Grimsby.
1. Elton John's song 'Grimsby' was written by Bernie Taupin about his youth spent in the town as a young lad. One line of the 1974 reads: "Oh England you’re fair, but there's none to compare with my Grimsby. Through nights of mad youth, I have loved every sluice in your harbour."
2. The Port of Grimsby is the UK’s largest port by tonnage. During World War II, had the German invasion been successful, Grimsby would have
been one of the first landing points in the north of England.
3. Grimsby has featured in films - used for filming scenes for 1986 film 'Clockwise', starring John Cleese and Penelope Wilton, while Grimsby's famous docks were used in 'This Is England'.
4. Grimsby has homed celebrities! T-Rex bass player Steve Currie, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy actor John Hurt, This Is England star Thomas Turgoose and recent X-Factor contestant Ella Henderson, now signed with Simon Cowell.
5. Grimsby Town Football club, known as the Mariners, is not based in Grimsby! Blundell Park ground is based in Cleethorpes - so the club never really play at home.
6. When the Olympic Torch passed through Grimsby, it was abseiled down Grimsby Dock Tower on Day 40 of the relay.
7. The first North Sea natural gas find was made only 40 miles from Grimsby in 1965.
8. In 1086, Grimsby was mentioned in the Domesday Book, and was listed as having a population of 200. The town now has a population of almost 90,000.
Grimsby beeches food
If you've been looking for a weekend away, Grimsby has some of the finest seafood in the country and Beeches Hotel and Restaurant would be more than happy to accommodate you. We are proud of our Brasserie restaurant, cosy hotel rooms.
For more information, please contact Beeches Hotel and Restaurant on 01472 278830 or email us. We look forward to welcoming you soon. http://www.thebeecheshotel.com
Top ten things to do with your kids in Grimsby and Cleethorpes Here you'll find some of the Top 10 things to do with your kids in Grimsby and Cleethorpes; from viewing the famous fishing heritage centre to going to the local ice rink, we have plenty of things to do for children and the entire family... Top Ten things to do with your kids in Grimsby and Cleethorpes
1. National Fishing Heritage
2.National Fishing Heritage Centre - The Fishing Heritage is more then just a museum! It's an insight into Grimsby's Maritime history where you can discover what life was like in Grimsby back in the 1950s with the sights, sounds and smells of the times that follow visitors through interactive displays
3.Children's indoor Time 4 Play - With a main play area and a toddler area, Time 4 Play is a three-level indoor soft play centre with a variety of obstacles, sports areas, slides and ball pool proving a secure and safe play environment
4.Weelsby Park Riding School - Offering a variety of well-mannered mounts for lessons available from 5 upwards this school has both indoor and outdoor facilities with fun for all the family
5.Fuzzy Ed's at the Cricketers - Previously known as Wacky Warehouse, now Fuzzy Ed's at the Cricketers has an indoor play structure full of many different activities for keeping children amused for hours
6.Grimsby Ice Rink and Leisure Centre - With great music, disco lighting and even a snow machine! The Grimsby ice rink and leisure centre will give you a great and joyful experience.
7.Grimsby Swimming Pool - The Grimsby Swimming pool offers a main pool which is 25m long as well as a separate teaching pool and Diving bay with a 1m springboard - there's also an inflatable slide which is used for fun sessions!
8.Cleethorpes Leisure Centre - This leisure centre offers many swimming and leisure swim facilities including a 25m fitness pool with flume, waves and beach entry
9.Labyrinth of Doralia - The Labyrinth of Doralia is an interactive and challenging experience featuring a
Lazer adventure which will take you to the next level (and yes, it's the largest laser adventure in the North!)
10.The Jungle Zoo - The Jungle Zoo centres around a tropical house in a spectacular jungle-like setting which includes a large water feature containing goldfish, red-eared terrapins and other animals from North America
11.Cleethorpes Ten Pin Bowling - All kids love bowling - especially when you can use ramps and guards for the smaller bowler. STRIKE! A perfect day out for the family. And there you have it, our top ten list of family-friendly attractions in Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Think we've missed any? Let us know!
The Beeches Hotel in Grimsby