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Nederlandsche N.V. Handel-Maatschappij Osmond en Zoon (Osmond & Son), Rotterdam; a large packaging tin for “Saltona” Bloedzout (Blood Salt) 1920s/1930s – Photo 1

Nederlandsche N.V. Handel-Maatschappij Osmond en Zoon (Osmond & Son), Rotterdam; a large packaging tin for “Saltona” Bloedzout (Blood Salt) 1920s/1930s – Photo 1.

A near mint condition ‘Overbeck’s Rejuvenator’ from the mid-1930s

A near mint condition ‘Overbeck’s Rejuvenator’ from the mid-1930s.

The opening of Corporation Road Bridge, Grimsby by Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) in 1928 (Photo 2)

The opening of Corporation Road Bridge, Grimsby by Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) in 1928 (Photo 2).

‘Saweard of Grimsby’, bulb neck Codd bottle 1880s-1908

‘Saweard of Grimsby’, bulb neck Codd bottle 1880s-1908.

Woodthorpe & Haddock, Coach Builders, Victor Street, Grimsby c1890s

Woodthorpe & Haddock, Coach Builders, Victor Street, Grimsby c1890s.

Coronation celebrations 1911; a mystery ‘Hewitt’s Grimsby Ales’ pub

Coronation celebrations 1911; a mystery ‘Hewitt’s Grimsby Ales’ pub.

Osmond & Sons Ltd. of Grimsby; “Saltona” Blood Salts tin – Photo 2 c1930s

Osmond & Sons Ltd. of Grimsby; “Saltona” Blood Salts tin – Photo 2 c1930s.

Osmond & Sons Ltd. of Grimsby; “Saltona” Blood Salts tin c1930s

Osmond & Sons Ltd. of Grimsby; “Saltona” Blood Salts tin c1930s.

Tadcaster Tower Brewery Co., St. Mary’s Corner, Grimsby; part of a broken flagon c1890

Tadcaster Tower Brewery Co., St. Mary’s Corner, Grimsby; part of a broken flagon c1890.

Parker & Spyvee Ltd., Dispensing Chemists; Vapour Rub label c1940s

Parker & Spyvee, Dispensing Chemists, a Grimsby company, had four shops in the town from the 1930s until the 1960s. 23 Old Market Place 130 Victoria Street 70 Freeman Street 125 Pasture Street (after this label was printed) Thomas Albert Parker was a pharmacist and Rex Spyvee mainly took care of the photographic side of […]

Parker & Spyvee Ltd., Dispensing Chemists; Methylated Spirit bottle c1950s

Parker & Spyvee Ltd., Dispensing Chemists; Methylated Spirit bottle c1950s

Hainton Street (later Avenue) Primitive Methodist Church/Chapel semi-china plate c1900

Hainton Street (later Avenue) Primitive Methodist Church/Chapel semi-china plate c1900.

Great Central Railway Co’s Hotels Dept., Grimsby; Guinness’s Extra Stout bottle 1897-1922

Great Central Railway Co’s Hotels Dept., Grimsby; Guinness’s Extra Stout bottle 1897-1922.

Grimsby’s new Post Office is opened by the Postmaster-General 1910

Grimsby’s new Post Office is opened by the Postmaster-General 1910.

The opening of Corporation Road Bridge, Grimsby by Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) in 1928 (Photo 1)

The opening of Corporation Road Bridge, Grimsby by Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) in 1928 (Photo 1).

The Coronation of George V in 1911; a ‘Coronation Festivities’ badge with the Borough of Grimsby Crest

The Coronation of George V in 1911; a ‘Coronation Festivities’ badge with the Borough of Grimsby Crest.

The Coronation of Edward VII in 1902; a ‘Coronation Festivities’ badge with the Borough of Grimsby Crest

The Coronation of Edward VII in 1902; a ‘Coronation Festivities’ badge with the Borough of Grimsby Crest.

Exposed granite setts (cobbles) on Deansgate Bridge – photo 2 November 2024

Exposed granite setts (cobbles) on Deansgate Bridge – photo 2 November 2024.

Exposed granite setts (cobbles) on Deansgate Bridge November 2024

Exposed granite setts (cobbles) on Deansgate Bridge November 2024.

Old toolbox from Goldthorpe & Shuttleworth, Grimsby c1900

Old toolbox from Goldthorpe & Shuttleworth, Grimsby c1900.

Tram on Deansgate Bridge c1903

Tram on Deansgate Bridge c1903.

Corporation Bridge c1920 by Doncaster Rotophoto (detail)

Corporation Bridge c1920 by Doncaster Rotophoto (detail).

‘The Dejeuner at Great Grimsby’ held prior to the opening of the Royal Dock in 1852

‘The Dejeuner at Great Grimsby’ held prior to the opening of the Royal Dock in 1852

Medieval stone cross, Great Grimsby; vintage 1811 print

Medieval stone cross, Great Grimsby; vintage 1811 print.