Grimsby Walk: Town Centre【4K】
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- Located in the county of North East Lincolnshire, and around 150 miles north of London, is the town of Grimsby.
The origins of Grimsby go back to the 9th century AD. The name comes from a Danish fisherman called Grim. The legend goes that Grim fled to these shores when handed the task of murder. He had been ordered to drown the young Prince Havelock. Unable to go through with the task, he escaped across the North Sea. Having discovered the Humber estuary, Grim found it ideally situated to become a fishing village, Hence 'Grim's by' was established ('by' meaning village in Old Norse).
Due to its geographic location on the bank of the River Freshney just adjacent to the Humber estuary leading out to the North Sea, Grimsby has been an established fishing port since around the 12th century. A town charter was granted by King John in 1201.
By 1801 the population of Grimsby was just over 1,500. After a widening of the waterways leading to the River Humber, the town began to grow. The arrival of the railway in Grimsby in 1848 allowed for more goods to be transported to and from the port. Typically, iron, timber, wheat, hemp and flax were imported while coal from South Yorkshire was exported.
In 1852 the Royal Dock was built. During the same year, Grimsby Dock Tower was constructed. Modelled on the Torre del Mangia in Siena, Italy, this tower stands at 94 metres/309 ft high. Its purpose was to lift and power the machinery via hydraulic pressure. Use of the Dock Tower ceased in 1892 when its function was replaced by a newer structure. Nevertheless, it remains standing as a Grade I listed building and an iconic landmark of Grimsby.
By the 1860s there were over 100 fishing vessels in Grimsby. A number of additional docks were added over the coming decades including Alexandra Dock and Union Dock.
During the Second World War the Royal Dock was used as the UK's largest base for minesweepers to patrol the North Sea. Several trawlers were repurposed for this task, with crews typically consisting of ex-trawlermen. With much of the same equipment, they were able to bring mines to the surface. Due to the dangerous nature of the task, over 2000 lives were lost, and more vessels were sunk than any other Royal Navy branch in the Second World War.
At its peak in the 1950s Grimsby had around 600 trawlers and laid claim to the title of the largest fishing port in the world. Its fortunes changed drastically following entry into the European Economic Community in 1974, or European Union as it is now known. The Common Fisheries Policy, adopted in 1983, set out quotas for each member state within 200 nautical miles of the UK coast, allocating them a share of the fish. This left Grimsby suddenly only able to access a small percentage of the very waters they had been trawling for over a century.
Within a short space of time the fleet of active trawlers dwindled from hundreds down to zero. One such trawler can be seen in the town today - Ross Tiger. Having entered service in 1957, Ross Tiger was retired in 1984. She now serves as a museum, docked just outside the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre. This is also a museum which tells the tale of the fishing trade in the town with the aid of a series of waxwork figures.
Following the demise of the trawlers, the economy of Grimsby now revolves mainly around the service industry. Freshney Place Shopping Centre employs over 2000 retail workers. Young's Seafood are headquartered in Grimsby and help to keep the fishing legacy alive as a producer and distributor of frozen, fresh and chilled seafood.
Grimsby is represented in sport by Grimsby Town Football Club. Nicknamed The Mariners, they play their home games at Blundell Park, which is actually located in the neighbouring town of Cleethorpes.
Elton John's 1974 album Caribou featured the song 'Grimsby', inspired by lyricist Bernie Taupin's visits to the docks whilst growing up.
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Filmed: 14th August 2021
Link to the walk on Google Maps: goo.gl/maps/XroxCkuanGcmYq2L9
Filmed on a Sony FDR-AX700 with a Zhiyun Crane 2 and a Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 River Freshney
0:18 Victoria Street South
1:21 Victoria Street West
2:00 Town Hall Street
3:01 Town Hall Square
3:38 Osborne Street
5:26 South St Mary's Gate
6:22 Bethlehem Street
7:07 Old Market Place
8:07 Victoria Street South
11:40 Freshney Place Shopping Centre
11:50 Victoria Street South
13:02 River Freshney Water Front
16:18 Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
16:40 Alexandra Dock
17:41 Ross Tiger (only surviving middle water side trawler in the UK, now a museum)
18:33 Alexandra Dock
20:05 Corporation Bridge
20:55 Dock Tower (built 1852)
There’s a sense of sadness in the town and docks
Because it was once a wealthy booming town and the biggest fishing port ever and now it is ," The Ghost on The Coast " !!!! The industries have gone and so has the trawlers ! Its a very sad place altogether . Though it may turn around one day ???
I just simply love this kind of town
Great video brought back some great memories. Born and raised in grimsby but best thing I ever did was leave 15 years ago.
And you didn't get the heart symbol because you were truthful. I left at the age of 24 and I never looked back. If your idea of a meaningful existence involves working in retail, then you're made.
Total respect to you, mate.
Went to Grimsby once in the 80's. A van pulled up and the driver asked me where a certain pub was. I said "sorry mate, I'm not from round here". He then screamed at his missus "pass me the fucking hammer!", before jumping out and chasing me down the road.
Went to Grimsby last week and left minus a finger. Never again. :(
That was a really great journey you just took us on! I love it! More please! Thanks so very much! Looking forward!
Thanks for stopping by!
Pleasant walk and a well maintained town walking tour. Thank you.
Much appreciated, thanks!
Hi , really enjoyed this well done video . I’ve been trying to improve my knowledge of both Grimsby and cleethorpes for a while now and have walked these streets but this clarifies a lot for me . I think this part of the uk 🇬🇧 is so undervalued and personally think it’s a hidden gem by the sea. 😊🤔👍oh I’m a born n bred Londoner but fell in love with this part of uk . Been told I’m a nutter but to be fair Grimsby, cleethorpes makes London look like the cesspit it’s turned into . New subscriber , cheers guvnor 💀😳👍🕊
Cheers, that's awesome! Most people write off Grimsby assuming it's as bad as the name suggests, with no understanding of its proud history. And Cleethorpes has great childhood memories for me on a personal note. Welcome to the channel!
@@4KExplorer 👍your welcome friend
My Dad is thinking of retiring to Grimsby and said he'd help me live up there... i'm 27 and really dislike London. Going out is nothing like it use to be... i'm worried that Grimsby would be too isolated and not alot going on. Although, i already feel this way about London. What's the bar / culture like around here?
@@samuelxd7954 unsure if this was for me but I’m 53 and no longer hit the bars etc lol . I’ve heard there’s a decent nightlife up there but it be no where near like London . If I was you I’d spend a few months up there in Grimsby or cleethorpes and see what you think and remember all is lovely in the summer . What parts your dad going to and when . I said same to my daughter who is 21 .
I’d say get out of London if u can but also think about work as not as many opportunities as in London . Cheers
@@samuelxd7954 Cleethorpes or Lincoln :)
just, was listening, to 'Caribou.' I've wondered, for forty-seven years. Now, I know; thank-you. (and, it doesn't look too bad). 'Shame, though, we didn't get to see, "...every sluice, in your harbour."
Ah yes, one of Bernie Taupin's old stomping grounds is this!
this town will undoubtedly grow again now that it is one of the main ports servicing the extensive north sea wind farms. thank you very much
Yeah, hopefully! I've noticed a lot of wind turbines popping up around the Humber within recent years.
Well I remember the Barge at the start then the next thing I remember is the Doughty Rd Model Ship Museum next to the Town Hall, then the Registry Office. the Library, next up from my past life in Grimsby would be the Tivoli Tavern in the Old Market Place (but noting inbetween) Freshney Place then Binns, then the Odeon Cinema, then it would have been Lawsons & Stockdales where M&S is, then Woolworths where New Look is, Where yoou come back to the New Bus Station would be a Furniture store and the River Head enterance to Freshney Place would have been the Pidgeon Club in an old warehouse. The bridge over the River Head approach is also new to me. The footbridge and the Dam over the River Head is also new to me, from the other side of the Bridge right upto Corporation Bridge would have been the Wood Yards so any buildings there are also new. Nice to see the Bus Garage is still about and yes I did know about the Fishing Heritage Center(Museum) and Trawler (Ross Tiger) and I remember that one of the Humber Paddle Steamers was moored outside. As a side note the Ross Revenge (aka Radio Caroline is now in the River Blackwater Estuary and still used as a Radio Station but it is no longer a Pirate Radio Station. Most of the skyline view is the same as it was in the 1960s and 70s but the stores have changed. As for the North side of Corporation Rd most of that was also Wood Storeage yards when I was younger. Thanks for the memories. Tony Robinson, born in Grimsby but now living in Essex.
Thanks for sharing those memories! I have a lot of respect for Grimsby and its proud history. :)
Big thumbs up for another amazing video my friend loving it
Much appreciated, thanks!
Beautiful
Going to Grimsby next month for the first time to visit my partner.Can't wait!
@@DS-od1kb only going next month (February).I am going to try mushy peas for the first time haha
Been living there for 10 years even in 2006 you could notice future changes in Grimsby started on Freemans Street... from there only downhill.... Still miss Heron shop haha, Shame it is only Poundshop, Pubs and Charity Shops. All big posh brands gone.
Another great walking tour my friend thanks for sharing greetings 🖖
Hey, thanks for watching!
Amazing !!..you are really talented in your job. Keep going..wish you all the best and many thanks, my friend...
Thanks for the kind words!
The only time I ever went to The Barge was back in '86, when a pint of Stella Artois was 99p! And that was considered expensive for a pint of lager, back then, and like all other pubs would open at 11am, close at 3pm and only again at 7pm before closing at 11. None of the all-day drinking, back then. So, what's happened to the bus station that used to be in front of Freshney Place? I see they were doing up the Yarborough Hotel. Is that still as Wetherspoons? I used to have a few pleasant afternoons in there.
Nice video.
Thanks for the video. I am looking to purchase my first home near Yarborough, off Cromwell road. Would you recommend the area? I am moving to Grimsby for my new job. Cheers.
I'm not local to the area so I couldn't advise on that I'm afraid, but best of luck with the new job!
Did you end up moving? How have you found the area? I'm planning to move to Grimsby later this year so any advice on areas to avoid would be great.
@@rachaelhearn6957 Why you planning to move to Grimbsy, hardly any jobs there etc
I'm in Kent right between Dartford/Bexley!
I would personally move down south a lot more jobs going etc
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It looks sad with no people
Even sadder with people!
Is it a rough place or nice?
Shithole as the locals call it
Looks rough but never had a trouble there as a foreigner :) it was poor town now is even poorer
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Must be a Sunday, humdrum town.
It actually looks okay, try going as a visiting football fan though, everyone and I mean everyone wants to fight you.
I live there
How grim is it in Grimsby?
depends some parts are the worst in the fucking world then some parts are actally kinda decent
iv been a few times and its bad but a lil bit overhated
Why not charge the name of the town to something more happy and enticing. Just the name alone makes one not want to even see the place.
How about a name like Eastport, or Harbortown?
it's name is derived from the legend of Grim and Havelok. one of the early romance stories
Jesus died for our sins if we turn from sin we'll be saved
You shall have no other gods before Me.
You shall not make idols.
You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Honor your father and your mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
You shall not covet.
"Jesus died for our sins"
Then we should carry on sinning, or he died for nothing, On a related note, wtf has that got to do with a video tour of Grimsby?
Horrible place
There's a lot worse places believe me.
I agree entirely. It used to be a lovely little town but over the years everything has gone into major decline. Everywhere looks shabby and there is nothing appealing about the place. You only have to walk down Victoria Street and The Riverhead to see what an absolute eyesore it's become.
@@jase01472 Like Immingham
Grimsby is the town of my birth and I feel nothing but sadness.
Wow, looks like a ghost town now, how sad from what I remember it used to be an ok town, think there's a lot of potential it just needs the right people on board to turn it around. Such a shame as they've got the lovely waterside, heritage centre & listed buildings around just no atmosphere, has a band ever played in that bandstand & encouraged a crowd to gather with food & drink stalls dotted around..it's just dead even the swans look depressed, oh well hopefully one day it might change for the better...very nice video especially the end part focusing on the iconic Dock Tower
Its a ghost town.
most boring town in England d