The Story of the World's Greatest Fishing Port (Paperback)

Peter Chapman's account of Grimsby's remarkable recent history looks at the rise and demise of this Lincolnshire town and the people who made it great and who have now departed the scene. This is a fascinating read that will interest any local residents and tourists alike. GRIMSBY was a Victorian phenomenon. In the space of 100 years, from 1800 to 1900, its population soared from 1,000 to 63,000 and went on rising. The town was created by the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway Company from nothing and it rose to become the premier fishing port in the world. But, for reasons beyond its control, its importance has dramatically diminished over the last 50 years. During its heyday, Grimsby was a prosperous and thriving community. Its population was composed of fortune-seekers from all over Britain and the world. The town was self-made in the great tradition of Victorian England and it was proud of itself and quite unashamed of its origins. The fish that landed here fed the nation, and ancillary industries that sprang up in the town resulted in "Made in Grimsby" being a byword for quality. But times have changed, and the townspeople have had to make difficult adjustments as the local economy has declined.

General

Imprint:	D&B Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2014
First published:	April 2012
Authors:	Peter Chapman
Dimensions:	260 x 195 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-78091-128-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Promotions
LSN:	1-78091-128-9
Barcode:	9781780911281

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