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.
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