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The grave of Thomas William Swaby (1858-1923), general and fancy draper, owner of a large business once located at 155 to 161 Freeman Street

The grave of Thomas William Swaby (1858-1923), general and fancy draper, owner of a large business once located at 155 to 161 Freeman Street.

Overbeck’s Rejuvenator;  sent all over the world from Chantry House, Grimsby 1930s

Overbeck’s Rejuvenator; sent all over the world from Chantry House, Grimsby 1930s.

Swains Terrace, Wellowgate, Grimsby by Colin Carr 1986

Swains Terrace, Wellowgate, Grimsby by Colin Carr 1986.

Grimsby (Scartho Road) Cemetery; the grave of John Thomas Sizer and family

Grimsby (Scartho Road) Cemetery; the grave of John Thomas Sizer and family.

The grave of Cooper Snowden (1838-1901), sawmill proprietor / manufacturing joiner / owner of a large and prosperous business

The grave of Cooper Snowden (1838-1901), sawmill proprietor / manufacturing joiner / owner of a large and prosperous business.

‘Overbeck’s Rejuvenator’; from Chantry House, Grimsby and sold all over the world! 1920s/1930s (Page 13)

‘Overbeck’s Rejuvenator’; from Chantry House, Grimsby and sold all over the world! 1920s/1930s (Page 13).

Queen’s Hall Cinema, Alexandra Road, Grimsby c1961

Queen’s Hall Cinema, Alexandra Road, Grimsby c1961.

‘Overbeck’s Rejuvenator’; from Chantry House, Grimsby and sold all over the world! 1920s/1930s

‘Overbeck’s Rejuvenator’; from Chantry House, Grimsby and sold all over the world! 1920s/1930s.

‘The Secret of Life, Health and Rejuvenation’ by O. C. J. G. L. Overbeck of Chantry House, Grimsby 1934

‘The Secret of Life, Health and Rejuvenation’ by O. C. J. G. L. Overbeck of Chantry House, Grimsby 1934.

Moss Road Power Station, Grimsby c1950s

Moss Road Power Station, Grimsby c1950s.

The vault beneath the once-famous Haagensen Memorial, Laceby 2022

The vault beneath the once-famous Haagensen Memorial, Laceby 2022.

A rare opportunity to explore the vault under the once-famous Haagensen Memorial, Laceby – 3rd September 2022

A rare opportunity to explore the vault under the once-famous Haagensen Memorial, Laceby – 3rd September 2022.

Carved portraits in the vault beneath the Haagensen Memorial, Laceby Cemetery 2002

Carved portraits in the vault beneath the Haagensen Memorial, Laceby Cemetery 2022.

Trent Guns & Cartridges, Limited, Shot Tower, Grimsby 1934

Trent Guns & Cartridges, Limited, Shot Tower, Grimsby 1934.

Lloyd Cars Ltd., Grimsby; Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate (unused) c1940s

Lloyd Cars Ltd., Grimsby; Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate (unused) c1940s.

The cloaked ‘Guardian of Knowledge’, Grimsby Library 2022

The cloaked ‘Guardian of Knowledge’, Grimsby Library 2022.

Buzzard at Beechfield Zoo, Grimsby 1930s

Buzzard at Beechfield Zoo, Grimsby 1930s.

Ponies at Beechfield Zoo, Grimsby 1930s

Ponies at Beechfield Zoo, Grimsby 1930s.

Sadly, Croxby Pond has gone.  (Plus: a record carp, Hewitt’s Brewery, electrotherapy machines and a museum in Devon)

Sadly, Croxby Pond has gone. (Plus: a record carp, Hewitt’s Brewery, electrotherapy machines and a museum in Devon).

Fildes Street – Oliver Street corner, West Marsh, Grimsby 1971

Fildes Street – Oliver Street corner, West Marsh, Grimsby 1971.

Two young ‘Great Grimsby Street Tramways Company’ conductors 1920s

Two young ‘Great Grimsby Street Tramways Company’ conductors 1920s.

“Colyton” 4, Park Drive, Grimsby c1917

“Colyton” 4, Park Drive, Grimsby c1917.

Wellow Brewery, Grimsby beer bottle with flip-top stopper c1910

Wellow Brewery, Grimsby beer bottle with flip-top stopper c1910.

Grimsby bottle; J. Brant & Co. (unknown) early 1900s?

Grimsby bottle; J. Brant & Co. (unknown) early 1900s?